Poll: Sen. Vitter Vulnerable In 2010 -- Maybe
A new survey by Public Policy Polling (D) finds that Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) -- the social conservative champion whose career became mired in the 2007 D.C. Madam prostitution scandal -- could potentially be vulnerable in 2010, but is currently leading a likely Democratic opponent.
The numbers: Only 44% of respondents approve of his job performance, to 36% disapproval. Furthermore, only 38% say he deserves another term, against 47% who it's time to give someone else a chance.
At the same time, Vitter get 44% support against potential Democratic candidate Charlie Melancon, a socially conservative Democratic Congressman, who gets 32%. Melancon lacks name recognition, though, with only 26% favorable, 32% unfavorable, and 42% not sure.
From the pollster's analysis: "David Vitter's polling in the mid-40s is a very similar position to where Mary Landrieu was a couple years ago at this time," said Dean Debnam, President of Public Policy Polling. "Republicans were never able to translate that into a serious challenge, so it will be interesting to see if Democrats are better able to capitalize on Vitter's vulnerability."
Late Update: This post mistakenly listed a wrong number for Charlie Melancon's showing against Vitter. It has been corrected.
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Melancon holds a strong position because he is a cajun. The redneck vote in the north, Jefferson Parish, Florida parishes goes to Vitter...NOLA to the dems
Cajuns are the swing vote
July 21, 2009 1:48 PM | Reply | Permalink
There's no since in ending their Walk With God right now.
July 21, 2009 1:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
Just what exactly does it take to make a Republican unelectable in Louisiana? He's been literally caught with a live girl. And a diaper. What more will they put up with?
July 21, 2009 3:01 PM | Reply | Permalink
If he were caught with take-out Texas barbecue in the back seat of his car, he'd be screwed.
Seriously, isn't there ONE semi-halfway-Progressive Democrat in the entire state of Louisiana who's willing to give Diaper Dave a run for his entertainment dollar? If we ask Doctor John real nice, do you think he might, for the good of the Bayou?
Louisiana, is this all the better you can do--Diaper Dave and Contrary Mary?
July 21, 2009 8:08 PM | Reply | Permalink
Can we get Harry Connick, Jr. to run?
We've already shown that OUR entertainers can be THEIR political hacks.
I know he loves NOLA, so maybe he could sacrifice 6 years of his life for the people there.
July 23, 2009 3:53 PM | Reply | Permalink
How about an AD: PICTURING Ensign,Sanford,and Vitter.
saying, besides extra marital affairs,what sets one of these cheaters apart?
Vitter likes to wear diapers and be spanked.
So let's spank him out of office! That should do it.
July 24, 2009 4:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
This one can be close but even if we get Melacon he woun't be much better than Ben Nelson.
July 21, 2009 4:20 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'm sorry but if I were a Dem I'd hit him with campaign adds with an actor in a diaper picking up hookers on the street and ask those watching, Is this who you want representing you?
July 21, 2009 5:39 PM | Reply | Permalink
Once again, a quote from Edwin Edwards holds true:
The only way a Louisiana politician loses is if he's caught in bed with a live boy or a dead girl. Live girls aren't an automatic disqualifier.
July 21, 2009 6:38 PM | Reply | Permalink
I still don't think David Diapers Vitters can Beat Porn Star and Movie Producer Stormy Daniels.
She is SMART and Honest about her sex life, so far she has the High Road on Diapers.
July 21, 2009 11:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yeah, but he probably has the Depends (tm) vote.
July 22, 2009 12:02 PM | Reply | Permalink
The fact that someone like David Vitter is a United States Senator speaks volumes about the state of Louisiana and our nation in general.
And it ain't pretty.
July 22, 2009 10:47 AM | Reply | Permalink