Halloween Flocab

Two stories caught my interest this week...

• The school shooting is such a sad tragedy to see. Especially the fact that he shot his own cousin and friends. One of the hardest parts about this, despite the shooting itself, is we may never know what or why he did what he did. By shooting, and killing himself, it leaves his family and even the country just in complete confusion. I leave my prayers and thoughts with the families and everyone affected. 
• The story on women trying to move up int the world was also interesting. I can see both sides. Women simply want to be treated equal meaning pay and opportunities. But I also see how it can get a little much when the majority is just talk and not much action. Men get these spots by pushing for it, not sitting around complaining on what they don't have. They do what has to be done to reach their goal and women should follow in suit. 

LOUISIANA
In an ultra-red state that went for Mitt Romney by a landslide in 2012, Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu is sounding more like an anxious novice than a seasoned lawmaker, with 18 years under her belt, as she battles Republican challenger Bill Cassidy. The presence of a third contender, Rob Maness, could lead to a runoff vote.

THEY SAID IT: Landrieu has attacked Cassidy for not turning up for candidates’ debates. “If you are not man enough or strong enough to come to these debates, how in heavens are you going to be strong enough to represent the citizens of Louisiana?” she asked. A Cassidy spokesman dismissed her complaint as “silly.”

http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/24/the-most-expensive-u-s-midterm-election-ever-why-both-sides-know-they-have-everything-to-play-for/

Total money- $14,967,569

Republican (against)- 8,921,172

(for)-1,177,539

Democratic (against)- 4,597,979

(for)-270,879

Times are changing

 Things are changing in Louisiana. A state that has had the pattern of democratic senate representation, is soon to possibly be taken over by the republican party. Bill Cassidy is the projected winner for t his race. Mary Landrieu, who is not far behind, is hoping to pull forward in the race and win for her third time election. being in the senate for so long, she has the knowledge and experience needed. She knows how to approach problems and how to deal with others at that level.

The End of an Era

Everyone is watching the polls these next two weeks very closely. Since this run is so close and the fact that it could be one that determines if the Republican stake over the Senate. Senator Mary Landrieu has been senator for 18 years and last year may have been her last. As from what I have seen, Republican Bill Cassidy has been giving her a tough battle. After not much changing with her promises of helping poverty lower, the citizen have lost trust and interest in her. They believe that she is representing Obama, while Cassidy promises to stand up to Obama. Of course, he says this now, but in reality, will it really happen?

Right now, Bill Cassidy (Democratic) and Mary Landrieu (Republican) are at the top of the race. Democratic is at 53 while Mary Landrieu is at 49. Tea Party voters for Rob Maness is rising that while lowering Landrieu. This ends leaving Cassidy in the lead.
It seems that Landrieu is running on the worst conditions for her re-election. From what I have read, the circumstances and events that have happened have affected her and also the rising of the Tea Party voters.