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Though he has in the past been considered a [[conservative]], Nungesser in May 2018 came to the defense of Governor John Bel Edwards regarding a tax increase to close a longstanding budget deficit. Nungesser criticized conservative state Representative [[Blake Miguez]] of New Iberia, who questioned the comments of the lieutenant governor. [[Radio]] talk show shot [[Moon Griffon]] criticized Nungesser for coming to Edwards' defense and questioned whether Nungesser is now a Moderate Republican and no longer a conservative. Griffon said that Nungesser's willingness to "reach across the aisle" is troubling.<ref>''[[Moon Griffon|The Moon Griffon Show]],'' May 30, 2018.</ref>
Though he has in the past been considered a [[conservative]], Nungesser in May 2018 came to the defense of Governor John Bel Edwards regarding a tax increase to close a longstanding budget deficit. Nungesser criticized conservative state Representative [[Blake Miguez]] of New Iberia, who questioned the comments of the lieutenant governor. [[Radio]] talk show shot [[Moon Griffon]] criticized Nungesser for coming to Edwards' defense and questioned whether Nungesser is now a Moderate Republican and no longer a conservative. Griffon said that Nungesser's willingness to "reach across the aisle" is troubling.<ref>''[[Moon Griffon|The Moon Griffon Show]],'' May 30, 2018.</ref>
As of October 18, 2019, Nungesser was the only elected statewide official who did not endorse the Republican gubernatorial candidate, [[Eddie Rispone]]. He has remained in hiding and will not accept phone calls. Griffon suggested that Nungesser may be supporting Governor Edwards.<ref>''The Moon Griffon Show,'' October 18, 2019.</ref>
As of October 18, 2019, Nungesser was the only elected statewide official who did not endorse the Republican gubernatorial candidate, [[Eddie Rispone]]. He would not accept phone calls to explain why he did not endorse Rispone, a Baton Rouge businessman. Griffon suggested that Nungesser may have been supporting Governor Edwards,<ref>''The Moon Griffon Show,'' October 18, 2019.</ref> who ultimately won a second term with his 51-49 percent victory over Rispone.
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