Energy, Oil and the Gulf of Mexico

Landry is uninterested in energy sources other than oil, gas and nuclear power. He has said, "Until you find an alternative energy source that is economical to the consumer, those are the only three sources we should be talking about."

Landry believes emissions trading, such as cap-and-trade measures, will have a "devastating impact" on the southern Louisiana economy. He says the U.S. will be more secure when the dependence on foreign oil has been reduced. Even in the wake of the Gulf oil spill, which hit areas in the 3rd district the hardest, he says: "We need to drill here, drill now."

Landry has been criticized for not supporting a blanket lift on the liability cap on BP, which could allow the corporation to be held fully financially responsible for the spring 2010 oil spill.

Landry supports the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection Project, a flood-protection program specifically targeting two of the 3rd district's parishes (counties), Terrebonne and Lafourche.

Education

Landry believes in alternatives to an educational system in which decisions are made by "bureaucrats." He supports home schools, charter schools and church-based schools and seeks to empower parents to work more closely with school districts to decide what is best for their children.

Social Security

Landry's stance on Social Security has often been unclear, but he has said that he supports privatizing the system for younger generations so that current beneficiaries won't be affected. Landry has said the system is "headed for bankruptcy."

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