Louisiana Campaign 2008

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A few days ago, we referenced a post our old buddy Chaz Rogers over at the Dead Pelican wrote after the launch of the DraftStormy movement, and then asked whether he would put his money where his mouse is  at Politics with a Punch this weekend.  Well, things get a little more interesting after the jump.

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Dead Pelican vs. Stormy: Will he put his Money Where his Mouse is?

Last week, Bayou Buzz reported that this Wednesday night, at the venerable monthly tradition of Politics with a Punch!, award winning business woman, writer, director, and actress Stormy Daniels will join the prestigious ranks of Kathleen Blanco, Jim Bernazzani, Jeanette Maier, and Chad Rogers?

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Vitter Says Jump: Landrieu asks How High?

From the Times Picayune, apparently disgraced Junior Senator David Vitter is taking credit for Louisiana Senior Senator Mary Landrieu’s opposition to a public option for healthcare reform.  This is another in a long string of “victories” the unindicted co-conspirator/Senator from Louisiana has claimed over Landrieu.

Considering their personal history, not to mention Senator Vitter’s active campaign to defeat Senator Landrieu against that guy who always runs for stuff, it is surprising to most in Louisiana how Senator Landrieu has worked so hard to please Senator Vitter since the election.

Trouble in Paradise

According to analyst John Maginnis, the former master-apprentice relationship between former Governor Mike Foster, and current Governor, and potential 2012 candidate for President, Bobby Jindal may be unraveling due to Jindal’s failed leadership.  Maginnis goes on to say the split between Jindal and reformist icon Buddy Roemer is even wider than that between Jindal and Big Daddy Mike Foster.

Vitter Scared of Stormy

According to the Daily Kingfish, disgraced Louisiana Junior Senator David Vitter is taking potential opponent Stormy Daniels far more serious than he is letting on.  Apparently, Vitter’s operatives are looking into Stormy’s background for dirt.  As Chad Rogers would say, developing…

Vitter Attempts to Raise Funds off Latest Embarrassment

From TPM: In yet another bizarre move in his increasingly embarrassing campaign for reelection, disgraced Louisiana Junior Senator David Vitter put out a fundraising email promoting a labor union’s newspaper ads against him highlighting the Old Metairie Republican’s repeated votes against Louisiana’s working families.

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Vitter Wraps Noose Around Dardenne Bill

From the Advocate:  Louisiana Secretary of State Jay Dardenne blames, among others, disgraced Louisiana junior Senator David Vitter for the death of his bill eliminating party primaries for minor political parties.  “Apparently the junior senator has some concerns (that) I’m somehow trying to change the rules because somebody believes it is going to be advantageous to me,” Dardenne said.

Vitter: No family values this time

The life of Senator Vitter is indeed an interesting storyville.  As part of his desperate campaign to salvage his tarnished image, disgraced Louisiana junior Senator David Vitter has launched a new website for his dwindling campaign for reelection. 

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Congressman Compares Stormy to National GOP

According to Roll Call, an anonymous former Republican Congressman compares the listening tour of national Republicans to that of award winning businesswoman, writer, director, and producer Stormy Daniels. 

This former congressman failed to note, however, the biggest difference between the listening tour of Stormy Daniels and that of Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney, Stormy’s tour actually drew crowds.  Stormy also announced the concept of her listening tour months ago, so there is no doubt as to the originator of the hottest concept in politics.

Florida Reps to Vitter: Back off on Fugate

From the Miami Herald: Less than a month before the beginning of hurricane season a bipartisan group of Florida Representatives are echoing the call of GOP Florida Senator Mel Martinez for disgraced Louisiana Senator David Vitter to stop delaying the appointment of Craig Fugate as head of FEMA.