Read over his response a few times, just to make sure it sounded like as much BS as I thought it did the first time. It's a canned response in which he says nothing and indicates that he will proceed along party lines instead of what his state wants.
To answer the OP, yes, I think you would be...
Hey guys and gals. Just checking in. Not originally from the NOLA area, but been here for a few years. Retired military and prior LEO. Hope everyone has a great day. Stay safe and shoot A LOT!!