Charlie Melancon
Charlie Melancon
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Melançonis the incoming secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. From 2005 to 2011, he was the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district. In 2010, he was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by the retiring Republican David Vitter...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth3 October 1947
CountryUnited States of America
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I think too many of the politicians in Washington have forgotten simple ideals like solving problems and helping neighbors. The Washington game is more about scoring points or sticking it to the other guy.
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I'm a pro-life, pro-gun Louisiana Democrat.
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