Marshall Jones For Congress

A Bipartisan Family: More in Common Than Not

J. Marshall Jones — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 22:00:51 +0000

Family says a lot about a person. My father was a Democrat and is the reason that I registered “Democrat” at 18 years old – 42 years ago! At that time, the “Republican Party” was in its infancy. My beloved wife, Cindy, is a Republican. So, the first person I talk to every day, and the last person I talk to every night, is a smart, Republican woman. And I listen to her advice! My sister and brother-in-law are actually elected Republican judges in Caddo Parish. My sister, Frances Jones Pitman, is on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. She is brilliant and dedicated, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. Her husband, Mike Pitman, on the district court, is an avid runner, and expert marksman. Although I think that I could “out shoot” him if we competed. I ran both of their campaigns and was proud when they won. My family of choice includes my childhood friend James E. Stewart, Sr. He’s a Democrat and is doing an exemplary job as our new Caddo Parish District Attorney.

When you look at my family, what you should see is a willingness to work across party lines, to see people and not politics, and look for the best idea regardless of the source. The people of the 4th District deserve someone who won’t be partisan, who won’t hold our future ransom for political interests, and who will stand up for both our values and our pocketbooks. I’m not pretending to be that person. I live that life every single day.

I am proud of our party’s bipartisan efforts: neither party has a monopoly on good ideas or smart people. We have smart and dedicated people on both sides of the Congressional aisle. It would be a tragedy to only be willing to work with one group of people in Washington. I won’t make that mistake. I will work only for the people of the 4th District and I’m ready to do that from Day One.

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My friend Sarah Hoffman

J. Marshall Jones — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:09:47 +0000

One of the most defining moments in my life and career is the opportunity I had to fight alongside my friend Sarah Hoffman for the rights of students with disabilities in Caddo Parish. Sarah and I petitioned Caddo Parish Public Schools, asking them to make structural changes that would allow students in wheelchairs to attend public school alongside their peers.

Together, Sarah and I won that fight. I know that Sarah‘s story will touch your heart as it has mine.

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KTAL NBC 6: Marshall talks about his plan to help the people

Campaign Team — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:07:04 +0000

In a recent interview with NBC 6 News, Marshall asks voters to “look at what I have already done as opposed to what Mike [Johnson] talks about he is going to do.” Marshall reminds voters that he has been a business man and business lawyer for over 40 years. And that he has devoted his entire career to Louisiana’s most important industries: oil and gas, healthcare, construction, and banking. Watch the full interview below.

via KTAL

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Pastor Denny Duron Endorses Marshall for Congress

Campaign Team — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:13:58 +0000

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1988 to Now, Marshall Has Been the Same

Campaign Team — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:46:57 +0000

In 1988, Marshall ran for the Fourth Congressional District Seat. As a young 33-year old, Marshall already knew what issues were critical to Louisiana’s future, and was committed to fighting for them. While Marshall didn’t win the ’88 Congressional Race, he modeled his life around his convictions.

Now, 28 years later, Marshall is still committed to the same issues: supporting Louisiana’s economy, providing equal opportunity for all Americans, and putting country before party. Marshall’s history shows that he has been a consistent advocate for Louisiana’s economy, security, and families.

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3 Questions on the Presidential Race

J. Marshall Jones — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:46:38 +0000

During the presidential race, many Americans expressed concern about the economy and the security of our country. In the weeks following the election, citizens across the district have asked me how I will address these concerns. Read my answers to important questions to learn more about my common sense plan for a brighter future for Louisiana.

1. Marshall, if elected, will you be able to work with the new Trump administration?

Absolutely—from Day One. Throughout my campaign, I agreed with two of Mr. Trump’s principle messages: First, that “the system is rigged.” And second, that many of the residents of Northwest Louisiana — both white and black — feel a strong sense of economic abandonment by our country because of the loss of good jobs and economic opportunity in our region of the state. Mr. Trump also campaigned on an issue that Democrats and Republicans have long championed in Northwest Louisiana—that we all have a shared desire for “principles of strength” that includes a strong military, a strong economy and strong families. Mr. Trump also champions the domestic oil and gas industry by promising to remove regulations that burden the industry. And he champions spending more on our crumbling infrastructure, putting people back to work, and preventing American companies from moving jobs overseas.

As you may recall, I purposefully did not get involved in the Presidential race, nor did I endorse the Democratic candidate for President, Sec. Clinton.

2. Marshall, you are pro-life, pro-family and pro-Second Amendment. Why are you running as a Democrat?

Louisiana has a very different political climate. Most Louisiana Democrats that I know are personally pro-life, pro-family, and pro-Second Amendment. We are a very conservative State. I registered as a Democrat at age 18 and, while the National Democratic Party has shifted “left,” I remained a conservative Democrat who recognizes the sanctity of every human life and will protect our Second Amendment rights. As a committed Christian, I will defend our Constitution’s founding principles of faith, family and freedom.

3. Marshall, you are a business lawyer, a businessman, a farmer, and you are active in the oil industry. How does that add up to a Democratic candidacy?

As a businessman, an oil and gas operator and a farmer, I will continue to stand for Louisiana energy and agriculture jobs. As part of our economic plan, we need to unleash our nation’s energy and manufacturing sectors to bolster jobs for working men and women, regardless of their party affiliation or race. As a life-long resident of Louisiana, I am for giving all people in Louisiana a chance at the American Dream. Like you, I am tired of the “far right” and “far left” fighting over everything in Washington and nothing gets done. We can do better than that. We will do better than that.

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With my business experience and commitment to the people of the Fourth Congressional District, we can fight for a better future for our state and our country.

Together, we really can do better.

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In Response to John Settle

J. Marshall Jones — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:48:26 +0000

In response to John Settle’s negative “editorial” about me that he distributed via mass email today, I simply state the following:

During the last few years I have been previously involved as an attorney in several different matters relating to John Settle’s multiple alleged acts of unethical and unprofessional conduct. These multiple alleged acts of unethical and unprofessional conduct ultimately resulted in Mr. Settle being sanctioned for his misconduct by the First Judicial District Court, and also being sanctioned by the Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Additionally, on October 2, 2016, Mr. Settle was suspended by the Louisiana Supreme Court from the practice of law. Mr. Settle has also recently written and delivered personal letters to me that are filled with angry, hateful and untrue comments about me and my family. I chose not to respond to his letters.

In further response to John Settle, I am also reminded of the instructive verse contained in Matthew 5:44: “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; ”

I sincerely extend to John Settle my prayers and kindness, and I wish him all of the best in his future endeavors.

Marshall Jones
November 17,2016

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Pastor Denny Duron Endorses Marshall for Congress

Camille Waterfallen — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 23:03:30 +0000

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Headline Controversy: It’s Never the Wrong Time to do the Right Thing

Campaign Team — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:34:18 +0000

Marshall Jones believes that it’s never the wrong time to do the right thing.

To read the original article, see below.

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Democrat Marshall Jones of Shreveport rejected his state party chair’s attack on Jones’ Republican opponent Mike Johnson, but it’s unclear whether Jones will reject the endorsement made on his behalf Thursday by the Louisiana Democrats in the 4th Congressional District race.

Party chair and state Sen. Karen Carter Peterson condemned Johnson, a state representative from Benton, saying he “has made a career of putting hate and bias at the top of his list.”

Jones said in a text exchange with USA Today Network of Louisiana he didn’t ask for his state party’s endorsement and hasn’t seen the press release announcing it.

“If the Louisiana Democrats say anything negative about my opponent, it is absolutely without my knowledge or concurrence,” Jones said. “Mike Johnson is a good man and I have nothing but positive things to say about Mike. Mike and I both plan to run positive campaigns.

“I absolutely disavow any such statement about my colleague Mike.”

Members of the party’s executive committee, led by Peterson, gave unanimous approval to Jones and to U.S. Senate candidate Foster Campbell of Elm Grove. They have asked the full Democratic State Central Committee to follow their lead and mailed ballots Thursday.

Jones led the eight-candidate primary field with 28 percent followed by Johnson at 25 percent.

“Marshall Jones has shown he is an independent and fair minded business man who has offered himself up for service,” Peterson said in a press release endorsing Jones. “Marshall’s values have been shaped by his faith and closely align with the great people of the 4th Congressional District. We are confident as voters get to know Marshall they will see a man committed to representing the entire congressional district and making sure their voices are represented in Congress.”

Here’s Peterson’s full statement about Johnson, with whom she serves in the state Legislature.

“On the other hand, Rep. Mike Johnson has made a career of putting hate and bias at the top of his list, earning a living from the taxpayers by catering to a small few special interests,” she said. “Since being elected he has little to show for the representation of his district. If he can’t deliver for you in Baton Rouge, why in the world would we expect different from him in Washington D.C.? Voters in the 4th Congressional District pay a lot in taxes and they deserve to have someone fighting to bring those taxes back home rather than go into a pay check for Mike Johnson.”

Peterson had strong words condemning Johnson, saying he “has made a career of putting hate and bias at the top of his list.”

In the Senate runoff, Campbell faces Republican state Treasurer John Kennedy.

“Commissioner Foster Campbell is a lifelong champion of the working people of this state,” she said. “He is a tireless advocate for education, teachers and especially for women.”

by Greg Hilburn

via the News Star

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Marshall Jones Endorsed by Louisiana Educators

Campaign Team — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 21:20:19 +0000

The Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE) has released its official recommendation for the upcoming Fourth District Congressional race.

“This is a very important election for the future of Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. Our political action committee recommends individuals based upon their support of Louisiana’s public schools,” said LAE President Debbie Meaux. “We are confident Marshall Jones is the man for the job because his values align with the interests of our schools, educators, parents, and kids. He has a long history of working to improve the lives of the citizens of North Louisiana, and has been a consistent advocate for special needs students, teachers, health care workers, law enforcement, and small business owners.”

In response to the endorsement, Jones said, “I am proud to accept the support of Louisiana educators. It is vital that students across our state have access to quality public schools – schools that stand to provide students with the opportunities they need to reach their full potential.”

The LAE gave each candidate running for the open seat in the 4th Congressional District the opportunity to complete a survey surrounding important views on the state’s public education system. In his completed survey, Jones outlined a plan to fight for increased safety measures in all schools; to develop programs to aid struggling students; and to provide opportunities for students to explore beyond the core academic subjects with arts, music, career-based learning, and exercise.

The LAE is comprised of 20,000 public school employees from across Louisiana. For more information, visit www.lae.org.

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