David Vitter

From the Politico and Craigslist: Senator David Vitter potentially faces one of the more ironic primary challenges in recent memory.

From the Advocate: Despite support from Senator David Vitter and Agriculture Secretary Mike Strain, Senate hopeful John Kennedy is embracing successful efforts by key campaign supporter Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn to block bill that would provide aid to Louisiana farmers.

From the Shreveport Times: $700 billion Wall Street bailout passes the Senate without support of Louisiana Senators Mary Landrieu and David Vitter.

From the Gambit Weekly: Jeremy Alford takes a look at how Hurricane Gustav impacted Louisiana’s political landscape.

From the Times Picayune:

From The Hill: Senator David Vitter will not be allowed to use campaign funds to pay for $160,000 in legal fees arising from his involvement in the DC Madam scandal. Vitter will be allowed to tap his campaign for $31,000 in legal fees involving a Senate Ethics investigation into his association with the late Deborah Jeane Palfrey and her DC based prostitution ring.

More than 2 years before he faces a re-election battle to retain his U.S. Senate seat David Vitter is actively campaigning. The invite below dropped into my inbox this morning:

When: Wednesday, August 20th

Time: 4:00pm (CST)

Where: In order to join the call attendees need to call: 1-800-391-1709 and
the bridge to access the call is: 281949.

These calls are an opportunity for Sen. Vitter to stay in touch with
supporters, to let them know about his work in DC, to discuss issues in
Louisiana as well as get feedback from his constituents. Sen. Vitter will be
taking questions during the conference call. If there is a specific issue
that someone would like addressed they can get me that information prior to
the call and I will be sure that he addresses it.

My contact information is:
andree@vitterforsenate.com or 504.208.9548 (phone).

Thanks,

Andree Miller
Grassroots Coordinator
David Vitter for US Senate 2010
O: 504-208-9548

From Politico: Senate hopeful John Kennedy looks to disgraced Louisiana Senator David Vitter for help with his campaign. Vitter, who is reportedly gearing up for his 2010 re-election bid, will lend a hand to Kennedy at a Republican women’s event next month.

From the Politico: Taking money from a Senator who is using campaign funds to defend himself against a serious sin could turn into a serious problem for John Kennedy.

From the Advocate: Senator and Congressman secure funds for crime victim services.