Buddy Roemer was governor of Louisiana from 1988 to 1992, and he became the first governor in U.S. history to switch political parties while in office.Roemer began his political career in the U.S.
House of Representatives, serving four terms from 1980 to 1988. A Democrat, Roemer nevertheless often supported Republican President Ronald Reagan’s (1911–2004) policies.
He jumped into a crowded gubernatorial race in 1987 and intrigued voters by promising a “Roemer Revolution” featuring an improved budget and a reformed education system.
It looked like he’d have to compete in a runoff election until incumbent Edwin Edwards surprisingly conceded the race to Roemer on election night.Some of Roemer’s campaign promises came true, as when he worked to.
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