Jamie LaBranche

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LaBranche is a licensed arborist and horticulturist who specializes in medicinal agriculture.[3][4]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Jamie Labranche. I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the United States Senate, representing Louisiana’s 6th District, to replace Senator Bill Cassidy. I am running under the America Party, officially recognized by the Louisiana Secretary of State and the United States Election Commission.Over the past few months, I have been engaging with supporters across Louisiana’s 6th District, reconnecting with those who backed my campaigns for Commissioner of Agriculture as a Democrat in 2011 (267,000 supporters) and as a Republican in 2015 (80,000 supporters). I am honored to report that many of these supporters, across party lines, have pledged their support for my Senate campaign.In my previous campaigns, I never accepted a single penny, relying instead on grassroots efforts—knocking on doors, attending fairs and events, and visiting farms and families. This old-fashioned hard work resonates with my supporters. For this election, I will not ask for individual contributions or yard signs, though I may accept funding from the America Party or its affiliates.If elected, I have a bold agenda to address critical issues

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

It's time to fully legalize cannabis in the United States. The country is missing out on billions of dollars in tax revenue from this emerging industry. To understand this process, consider the alcohol industry, which offers hundreds of choices. Similarly, cannabis ranges from Charlotte's Web, a sativa strain for epileptic seizures, to Purple Kush, a pure indica strain, and everything in between. Legalization would ensure quality assurance, which is critical for user safety. Currently, medical cannabis shops may cut corners, potentially leading to dangerous laced products. Farmers in every state could grow cannabis, yielding high profits per acre, and partner with companies like Reynolds American Inc. for distribution.Economic and Agricultural Reform: Eliminate outdated 1942 Acts of Congress that prevent growing certain crops in the United States. This will create jobs, support farmers with new crops, and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains for medicines. Since 1967, companies like Johnson & Johnson have grown certain medicinal crops in Australia, driving up costs through middlemen. I support “Drill, Baby, Drill” to regain U.S. energy and economic independence across all sectors, including allowing Big Pharma to establish domestic refining operations.Natural Disaster Protections: In the wake of Hurricane Ida, which devastated Louisiana, including St. John Parish, foreclosure mills have exploited homeowners displaced by natural disasters. I will introduce a bill to ban foreclosures for three years following a natural disaster, giving residents time to rebuild without losing their homes.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Removing red tape blocking the growing of medicinal plants used for United States medicine supply chain, creating new industry, jobs, and tax revenue, Jamie LaBranche is the only candidate that will implement Billions of dollars of new industry, at the end of the day the end user of all medicine wants affordable price and safety, made right here in the United States. www.jamielabranche.com

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Working for the people, not the special interest and do what you say you going to do.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

ACCESS TO THE PEOPLE, WHEN YOU CALL OR WRITE YOUR SENATOR YOU WANT A ANSWER PERIOD, FROM EXPERIENCE YOU CAN NOT REACH THESE SENATORS OR HOUSE MEMBERS, I HAVE STRONG BELIEF " IF YOU WANT SOMETHING DONE DO IT YOURSELF"

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

FARMING VEGETABLES

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

BE SELF RELIANT "GROW BABY GROW" MADE IN THE UNITED STATES

What are your thoughts on term limits?

YES, TERM LIMITS

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

BOTTOM LINE YOU NEED SOMEONE TO GENERATE NEW INCOME FOR UNITED STATES PEOPLE, MOST JUST WANT TO MILK THE SYSTEM!

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

NO! YOU NEED A HONEST HARD WORKING PERSON THAT TAKES CARE OF THE PEOPLE. FOR TO LONG THE MUDDY SWAMP OF WASHINGTON REQUIRES BOOTS, TO GET AROUND

What do you think of the filibuster?

NO FILIBUSTER

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

NO

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

VERY STRONG BACKGROUND CHECK ON CASES, TO SEE IF THEY ARE A CROOK

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

OPEN MINDED TO ALL.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

SOMETIMES, CASE BY CASE BASIS

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

CLEAR AND CONCISE PERIOD

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

FARMERS

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

COMMON SENSE, AND IF THEY ARE QUALIFIED.

What role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence?

OVERSIGHT ONLY, NO MORE RED TAPE

What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States?

CONSTITUTIONAL BALLOT ENTRY FOR CANDIDATES WHO ARE NOT RED OR BLUE

According to his campaign website, LaBranche's 2015 campaign was centered on four major issues:

Medical agricultural farming

Agriculture studies in schools

Protecting consumers at the gas pump

Expediting the distribution of legal medical marijuana within the state[14]

LaBranche issued the following press release, outlining some of his proposals for the 2015 election in greater detail:

LaBranche will introduce a new industry to Louisiana ( Medical Agriculture Farming Industry) that will create more high paying jobs this state seen since the 1950s from Laborers to Highly skilled Professionals. We at a critical turning point in the medical field with major expansions in New Orleans and surrounding areas, we have the best colleges in Louisiana for the medical industry,this new Medical Agriculture Industry will secure high paying jobs for the college grads and others. We also secured interest in building processing and production plants through out the state by major Pharmaceutical Companies. Join me in creating a great future for Louisiana and allowing our kids to remain in our state, instead of searching for a career out of state.

(The Farmers) will benefit by receiving more per acre than other crops with less labor and equipment. Example: sugar cane yields an avg. of $650.00 per acre to the farmer. Medical crops will yield starting at $ 2600.00 per acre and up.

(Agriculture Studies in High Schools) have been gone for a very long time in our schools. You have to ask yourself, do you want to live off of imported produce. With most of our farmers at retirement age and the state not teaching agriculture studies (Future Farmers) you going to have a lot of empty fields.

"My first year in office I will reinstate Agriculture studies back in every High School in the state.

I am the only candidate that will give the state Billions with contract growing with Pharma companies in my first year in office with this new industry, this extra money will save us from all proposed cuts and place us in a surplus of money with major job growth. I ask you to join my grassroots campaign to move our great state of Louisiana forward.[4]

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