Louisiana politicians took to social media on Wednesday after the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Governor John Bel Edwards attended the inauguration, representing Louisiana. He posed with his son in a photo documenting the historic event. “Today I was proud to represent Louisiana at the inauguration of @POTUS and @VP. I hope all Louisianans will heed his call to unite with all our soul as we work together to solve the many problems facing our country, ”Edwards said in his tweet. Republican Minority Whip Steve Scalise was also in attendance. He tweeted a photo of himself with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barret, who is from New Orleans. Senator John Kennedy said it was “an honor” to attend. Senator Bill Cassidy made the following statement: “I look forward to working with the Biden administration to create more and better paying jobs for workers in Louisiana, to lower the cost of health care, to improve the life of Louisiana families and to lead our country. “Said Dr Cassidy. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said she wore her pearls in Harris’s honor as she watched the event. Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu also tweeted during the ceremony, saying: “Change is in the air.” New Orleans Councilor Jared Brossett echoed Moreno’s sentiments, tweeting “Finally! with a photo of Harris taking the oath. New Orleans Councilor Kristen Palmer called the event “a great day for democracy.” Louisiana State Representative Royce Duplessis announced shortly after Biden took the oath that he had officially started following @POTUS on Twitter. State Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman said she had “tears of joy” seeing Harris take the oath. The Archdiocese of New Orleans has issued the following statement: “As President Biden, Vice President Harris and other national leaders take office, we assure them of our prayerful support. May God lead them so that they are instruments of peace and work towards a just society which respects the dignity of all human life. Even Louisiana celebrities weigh in. New Orleans musician John Batiste shouted at Amanda Gordon after reading her poem during the ceremony. Actress Ellen Degeneres also gushed over the poet laureate:
Louisiana politicians took to social media on Wednesday after the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Governor John Bel Edwards attended the inauguration, representing Louisiana.
He posed with his son in a photo documenting the historic event.
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“Today I was proud to represent Louisiana at the inauguration of @POTUS and @VP. I hope all Louisianans will heed his call to unite with all our soul as we work together to solve the many problems facing our country, ”Edwards said in his tweet.
Republican Minority Whip Steve Scalise was also in attendance. He tweeted a photo of himself with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barret, who is from New Orleans.
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Senator John Kennedy said it was “an honor” to attend.
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Senator Bill Cassidy made the following statement:
“I look forward to working with the Biden administration to create more and better paying jobs for workers in Louisiana, lower the cost of health care, improve the lives of Louisiana families, and move our country forward.” , said Dr Cassidy.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said she wore her pearls in Harris’s honor as she watched the event.
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Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu also tweeted at the ceremony, saying: “Change is in the air”.
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New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno tweeted about the historic moment, referring to the “glass ceiling” that was shattered when Harris was sworn in.
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New Orleans Councilor Jared Brossett echoed Moreno’s sentiments, tweeting “Finally! with a photo of Harris taking the oath.
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New Orleans Councilor Kristen Palmer called the event “a great day for democracy.”
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Louisiana State Representative Royce Duplessis announced shortly after Biden took the oath that he had officially started following @POTUS on Twitter.
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State Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman said she had “tears of joy” watching Harris take the oath.
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The Archdiocese of New Orleans issued the following statement:
“As President Biden, Vice President Harris and other national leaders take office, we pray to them for our support. May God lead them so that they can be instruments of peace and work for a just society which respects the dignity of all human life. “
Even Louisiana celebrities are stepping in.
New Orleans musician John Batiste shouted at Amanda Gordon after reading her poem during the ceremony.
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Actress Ellen Degeneres also gushed about the poet laureate:
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