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From: Jacques R[last name omitted] <[Sender's email omitted]@georgerodrigue.com>

To: [Recipient's email omitted]

Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:28:29 -0600Subject:

Re: Rodrigue Studio You Tube Channel

Ms. [Blue Mojito],

My name is Jacques R[last name omitted] and I work with Rodrigue Studio. I am happy that you became a fan of George's after visiting his exhibit at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Thank you for sending us your inquiry. Please allow me to clear up some confusion you may be having.

George Rodrigue is not associated with any political party nor with any of today's politics. We work very hard to ensure that the Blue Dog Democrats do not use any of our images. We do not want George's art to be politicized in any way. George creates art to bring people together. He wants everyone to be able to enjoy his art without having any pre-conceived notions. The works combined with the titles speak for themselves and present a commentary upon the human condition. To associate ourselves with anything political would take away from that artistic mission. George controls his art and it exists as an entity entirely to itself.

Whoopi Goldberg is a good friend of George's and she became a fan of his in the early years of the Blue Dog. Early on, she commissioned him to paint her portrait with the Blue Dog. Then, to help him gain recognition for his art, she graciously agreed to work on the documentary project and to give her unique voice to the Blue Dog. She and George continue to be friends and she is still a collector. She lent her voice as a friend and you should not be offended in any way.

I hope that answers some of your questions. Please don't let politics get in the way of your enjoyment of George's work.

Sincerely,
Jacques R[last name omitted]