From The Hill: In a survey of all 99 Senators, colleagues to disgraced junior Senator David Vitter placed him in a group of 3 other immature senators known as “a bunch of 4-year-olds.” No word yet if this childish label has anything to do with the attire Senator Vitter is known to wear when in seemingly private company.
From the Washington Post: Transportation Security Administration officials decline to say whether video exists of disgraced Senator’s alleged tirade at Dulles International Airport last week. Vitter previously called the incident overblown but recent inquiries to the Senator have been directed to National Republican Senatorial Committee suggesting that his previous explanation may not be fully accurate.
From Talking Points Memo: Disgraced Louisiana Senator David Vitter continues his crusade to embarrass himself and the state of Louisiana with a temper tantrum at Washington DC’s Dulles Airport. After airline officials fed up with the Senator’s security threatening tirade went to notify airport police, the noble Vitter turned tail and beat feet.
From the Times Picayune: Disgraced Senator claws his way back into GOP graces.
From the Times Picayune: Disgraced Louisiana Senator seeks to bolster his rep with conservatives by filing 34 bills that cater to every right wing fancy. With his re-election bid looming Vitter continues to wrestle under the stain of revelations that he patronized prostitutes and the prospect that he will be challenged from the right by a legitimate “values” candidate.
From the Times-Picayune: Jefferson could have had what McCrery is getting.
From WWL: Disgraced Senator talks about election of Joseph Cao as an improvement to Louisiana’s image.
From the Associated Press: US Attorney Jim Letten, who prosecuted former Governor Edwin Edwards, is sounded out over possible commutation.
From the Advocate: Former Louisiana Governor looks to former President George H.W Bush for help in an early release from prison.
From Your Right Hand Thief: Rumors circulate that President George W. Bush will make pardoning former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards one of his final acts in office.
