FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2008
Contact: Katie Nee , 225-588-7689
katie@doncazayoux.org

Don Cazayoux Endorsed by Congressman Melancon and Centrist "Blue Dog" Coalition

Cazayoux Has Long Record of Lowering Taxes and Fiscal Responsibility

Baton Rouge , La. – Don Cazayoux, Democratic Congressional Candidate in Louisiana's 6th District, announced today that he has received two endorsements from Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon and the centrist Blue Dog Coalition, a group of conservative Democrats who are working to promote fiscal responsibility and common sense in Congress.

"I consider myself a Louisiana Democrat and a Blue Dog Democrat, so I am extremely proud to receive these endorsements," said Cazayoux. "I have a record of balancing budgets and lowering taxes for middle class families. In Congress, I want to work with Congressman Melancon and the Blue Dogs to control the wasteful spending in Washington and stand up for Louisiana values."

"Louisiana needs more people like Don in Washington," said Congressman Charlie Melancon. "I look forward to working with him and the Blue Dogs to bring moderation to Congress and reign in the wasteful spending that has created the largest deficit in our nation's history. I welcome another fiscal conservative to Congress, especially one like Don who will reach across party lines and work in the best interests of his constituents, our state and our country."

"Don Cazayoux's commitment to fiscal discipline and a strong national defense make him a perfect fit for the Blue Dogs," said Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross, Blue Dog Co-Chair for Communications. "We need more common-sense people like Don who are willing to put aside partisan politics, roll up their sleeves, and get to work on addressing the real problems facing Americans today. We look forward to working with Don when he is elected to Congress, and we are proud to offer him our endorsement today."

The fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition was formed in 1995 with the goal of representing the center of the House of Representatives and appealing to the mainstream values of the American public. The Blue Dogs are dedicated to a core set of beliefs that transcend partisan politics, including a deep commitment to the financial stability and national security of the United States.

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