The Long Shots

By Mary Helen Crumpler | Also by this reporter

Monday, October 1, 2007

T. Lee Horne III, 56

Franklin Libertarian

“I believe my experience in dealing with varied commercial and business problems and experience in dealing with people qualifies me.”

Top issues: Ending asset forfeiture, creating a friendlier business climate, open and ethical Government.

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Hardy Parkerson, 65

Lake Charles Independent

“It’s always been a lifetime ambition for me. I fell in love in with Huey Long. I wanted to be like him. Long went to Tulane Law School, so I went there too.”

Top issues: Civil and criminal justice reform, improve education, reduce the size of state government.

Belinda Alexandrenko, 47

Pineville

Chair of the Hope for America Party, which she formed the same day she qualified to run; formerly state chair of the Reform Party.

“I coined the phrase, ‘Recycle Leadership’, that means, to be prepared for emergencies and solutions to prevent future disasters.”

Top issues: Healthcare insurance, education and rebuilding

Anthony “Tony G” Gentile, 47

Mandeville Independent

“We need to make positive change without interference from a party.”

Top issues: Education reform, economic development, health care and coastal restoration

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Gen. M. “Vinny” Mendoza, 48

Kenner Independent

“About two weeks ago I almost got shot in Uptown New Orleans by a 16-year-old. That was stupid. We need to fight crime. … We should put prisoners to work to rebuild the coast.”

Top issues: High crime, insurance problems, levee issue

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Sheldon Forrest, 50

Maurice Independent

“After thinking for a decade, I’m looking to retire and this looks fun.”

Top issues: Reconstruction of the coast, transportation of water for re-sale, personal income taxes (either flat rate or get rid of it and increase sales tax)

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