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- Born: December 15, 1942 in New Iberia, Louisiana
- Party: Democratic
- Assumed office: January 12, 2004
- Preceded by: Mike Foster, Jr.
- Succeeded by: Bobby Jindal
- Husband: Raymond Sindo Blanco
- Previous position: Lieutenant Governor, State Representative
- First woman elected as governor of Louisiana
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Kathleen Blanco is a former governor of Louisiana. She is a member of the Democratic Party and was the state's first woman to be elected governor. She was previously a Louisiana State Representative, and served as governor during the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Her term ended in January, 2008 and she did not seek re-election.
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Key Dates
- January 8, 1996: Begins term as Lieutenant Governor
- November 15, 2003: Wins Louisiana gubernatorial election by a 4% margin of the popular vote
- January 12, 2004: Begins term as Governor of Louisiana
- August 29, 2005: Hurricane Katrina lands in Louisiana
- September 1, 2005: Orders U.S. National Guard troops to "shoot and kill" rioters and looters in areas affected by the hurricane
- March 20, 2007: Announces that she will not run for re-election
- January 14, 2008: Ends gubernatorial term
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Katrina Backlash
Blanco was heavily criticized for her management of Hurricane Katrina. She was criticized for her underestimation of the coming crisis before the hurricane hit, the severity of her orders for dealing with looters immediately afterwards, and her management of relief services during the aftermath. -
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Kathleen Blanco Questions
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What does actress Shelley Duvall's house in Blanco, Texas, look like? 2 AnswersMy best guess is that it is this one: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=30.117062,+-98.299361&t=h&vps=2&jsv=173b&sll=30.116498,-98.299031&sspn=... read more -
Was there water in Kathleen Savio lungs? 1 AnswerNo. Taken from a CNN transcript:"Yes, Nancy. And that`s four years too long, I`ll guarantee you, because at the time, it was -- the diagnosis was drowning. And... read more -
What is your favorite tequila? Blanco, Reposado or Anejo??? 1 AnswerIf I have to select one of your options I would say Patrón Tequila- Añejo. I also like Patrón Tequila- Silver Gold. I like it because it is smooth. read more
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Kathleen Blanco Timeline
- Born: December 15, 1942
- November 15, 2003: Elected Governor of Louisiana
- January 11, 2004: Assumed office of the Governor
- August 29, 2005: Hurricane Katrina strikes New Orleans
- March 20, 2007: Announces that she will not run for re-election
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"...The ways to end poverty come from all of us. We are part of the solution." ~Kathleen Blanco
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Poverty is everyone's problem...Whether you are black or white; rich, middle-class or poor, we are ALL touched by poverty. ~Kathleen Blanco
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Whos that? RT @tec2030: WTF...Kathleen Blanco just walked into Sherwin-Williams
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WTF...Kathleen Blanco just walked into Sherwin-Williams
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