2nd Congressional District candidate Ron Austin ain't too proud to beg

In gunning for the Alliance for Good Government endorsement in the 2nd Congressional District race, no candidate made a more abject plea for support than lawyer Ron Austin.

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"Gang, I'm going to be honest. I need this endorsement," he said. "I'm running as an independent. I don't have the Democratic money. I don't have the Republican money. I'm an independent, self-funded, and I have enough money to get us home."

Austin also emphasized that his lack of party affiliation would give him leverage to bring home more bacon for the district.

"You can't automatically count me. I'm not a 'D,' I'm not an 'R.' They're going to need my vote, and every time there's a vote up: What's in it for the 2nd Congressional District?" he said. "That's the beautiful part of it."

Michelle Krupa can be reached at or 504.826.3312.