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Buddy Roemer blasts special interests as he bows out of presidential race
Long-shot Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer officially dropped out of the 2012 race on Thursday, blasting the special interests that “own our political system” as he did so. In a statement, Roemer thanked his friends and family who had supported him during the 17 month campaign. The White House hopeful…
Buddy Roemer: Special interests own our government
Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer, a Republican presidential candidate, blasted the influence of money on American politics during an appearance Thursday on MSNBC. As part of his presidential campaign, Roemer has stressed the need for campaign finance reform. He has vowed to only accept campaign contributions under $100. “I’m the…
Buddy Roemer laments: There’s a pizza guy in the GOP debates
Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer, who is a declared Republican presidential candidate although he has not been included in any debates, spoke with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow on Monday about the influence of money on the political process. “We’re in trouble, Rachel, and it is not just my party,” he…
GOP presidential candidate Buddy Roemer: Bloomberg on the wrong side of history
Long-shot Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer blasted New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday after police tore down the nearly two-month-old “Occupy Wall Street” demonstration in Zuccotti Park. “The mayor of New York City is standing on the wrong side of history. His actions in the midnight hours against…
GOP candidate Buddy Roemer: ‘We’re in trouble’
Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer, who is a declared Republican presidential candidate although he has not been included in any debates, has come out in support of Occupy Wall Street. “There’s anger and anxiety in America. We’re in trouble,” he told MSNBC’s Chris Hayes on Sunday. “There is no leadership…
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