Louisiana Flood Victims: Why Is Obama Ignoring Us?

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In 2005 President Bush was rebuked by Democrats for his handling of Hurricane Katrina.

President Obama scored some cheap political points -- blasting President Bush for his flyover of the devastation in New Orleans.

Well, at least President Bush paid a visit.

That's a lot more than what President Obama has done for the people of Baton Rouge and other parts of southeastern Louisiana.

Some 40,000 homes are under water - a countless number left homeless - many without flood insurance.

And even though the waters have begun to recede, President Obama has not set foot in the Bayou State.