Dem Congressman Melancon Considering Senate Run Against Vitter
Roll Call reports that Rep. Charlie Melancon has confirmed that he is considering a Campaign for Senate in 2010 against incumbent Republican Sen. David Vitter -- the Christian Right champion whose career became mired in the D.C. Madam prostitution scandal two years ago.
"Many Louisianians have encouraged me to run for U.S. Senate next year," Melancon said in a statement. "I am discussing this opportunity with my wife and kids and will be making an announcement in the coming weeks."
Louisiana reporter John Maginnis reported earlier today that Melancon, a relatively conservative Democrat, had already told national Democratic officials that he would be running.
A Democratic source could not confirm whether or not Melancon will be getting in the race, but did say that "he'd be a very very strong candidate against Vitter."
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I'd rather have the Porn Queen in the Senate. It seems so appropriate, somehow.
June 19, 2009 3:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
As long as you're not a blue dog (ie fake democrat), I am for you. If you are, this is my message: FUCK YOU! I'd rather have Vitter, and I'd MUCH rather have a porn queen over a damn blue dog.
Get the message or suffer the consequences.
June 19, 2009 6:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
Vitter has voted against EVERYTHING Obama has been for. This is one of those states where a Blue Dog is fine. It's like having Ben Nelson. You get mad at him but you know his state is ruby red. I concur though, I rather have a pornstar in the Senate.
June 19, 2009 9:13 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well, there'es always the porn star! What a message!
June 19, 2009 9:26 PM | Reply | Permalink
If elected on the Republican ticket, the distinguished Senator Stormy Daniels might have a moderate to liberal-moderate voting record, please be aware. One may find out more (though not that much more) about Team Stormy here:
http://draftstormy.com/
June 20, 2009 4:56 AM | Reply | Permalink
Vitter should be easy to defeat. He's pathetic.
June 20, 2009 2:17 PM | Reply | Permalink