Congressional Record: Four Share Perspectives (2008)
McLeod Lecture Series
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Panel
Place Covered: Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2008-04-27
Duration: 00:58:49
Subjects: Filmed panel discussions | Politics | MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY | United States. Congress. House | Moore, W. Henson, 1939- | Leach, Buddy | John, Chris | Hayes, James A. (James Allison), 1946- | MELANCON, CHARLIE
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Moderator
- Laudun, Tika Producer
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Melancon, Charlie Interviewee
- Lindsay, Wendell Interviewee
- Mann, Bob Interviewee
- Moore, Henson Panelist
- Leach, Buddy Panelist
- John, Chris Panelist
- Hayes, Jimmy Panelist
Description
This episode of the “McLeod Lecture Series” from April 27, 2008, features moderator Beth Courtney leading a discussion on Louisiana’s influence in Congress with four former Congressmen, Henson Moore, Buddy Leach, Jimmy Hayes, and Chris John. A background report on the topic by reporter Robyn Ekings, including an interview with Congressman Charlie Melancon, precedes the discussion. They discuss: their constant fundraising efforts due to the two-year House terms; the importance of connecting with and listening to their constituents; their first day in Congress; the close working relationship of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation; the growing polarization and partisanship in Congress; their most unusual request from a constituent; why they decided to run for office; and the relationship between Congress and the President. The McLeod Lecture Series event is a part of the McNeese State University Banners Series.