Louisiana Dems To Vitter: Our Guy's "LuvFests" Are Legal (Unlike Yours)

By Eric Kleefeld - July 27, 2009, 11:30AM

Check out this statement we just got from the Louisiana Democratic Party, responding to Republican Sen. David Vitter's recent Web ad going after his potential opponent, Blue Dog Congressman Charlie Melancon, for attending a Democratic fundraising event in Massachusetts. What was so notable about it is that Vitter, who was linked to a prostitution scandal in 2007 and apologized for committing a "serious sin," attacked Melancon for going to a "Liberal LuvFest."

"In contrast to the kind of luvfest David Vitter is used to, this trip was legal, public and no money changed hands'" said Louisiana Democratic Party spokesman Kevin Franck.

"As we all remember, the last time David Vitter made public comments about a 'luvfest' he end up begging for forgiveness. I am anticipating an apology from him for this web ad in the near future."

Franck also said that Melancon himself did not take campaign contributions at the event, which if true would further undercut the whole message of Vitter's Web ad.

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These Gopers truly have no shame. After being caught with his diapers down, you'd think that Vitter would steer clear of any and all references that might bring that issue back to life. But sadly... no.

Posted by CityGuy
July 27, 2009 11:46 AM | Reply | Permalink

Could LA join that Texas secession party? Unfortunately, all their politicians are "tainted" it seems. Honesty is not a strong suit on either side. While I enjoy reading about them in books, their presence in Washington is disturbing.

Posted by soupson52
July 27, 2009 11:46 AM | Reply | Permalink

Don't give up on us Texans just yet, remember Molly Ivins was from our great state, as was Eisenhower. However we did elect Bush II, but he was born in Connecticut so you can't hold that against us.

Posted by JoshQuasimoto in reply to a comment from soupson52
July 27, 2009 4:53 PM | Reply | Permalink

"woof" says the Blue dog, "I attended the perfectly legal 'Chase the Cat 2009' but no cats were chased. and no money changed hands. I don't have hands."

Posted by An Outhouse
July 27, 2009 11:47 AM | Reply | Permalink

I'm surprised Vitter would even go there. I wonder if internal polling shows the race to be closer than thought? Or was this some sort of trial balloon?

Posted by CT Voter
July 27, 2009 11:52 AM | Reply | Permalink

But were diapers involved?

Posted by CranialRectalLoopback
July 27, 2009 11:56 AM | Reply | Permalink

They're asking what time career closing. Sinking like a Chinese Battleship.

Posted by USgreentech
July 27, 2009 12:15 PM | Reply | Permalink

This little senator needs a clean diaper!

Posted by Texar
July 27, 2009 3:03 PM | Reply | Permalink

This is exactly the right way to respond whenever Vitter makes an attack. Bring it back to his moral hypocrisy and remind people that he still has never answered any questions about it.

Posted by billp
July 27, 2009 3:05 PM | Reply | Permalink