New Orleans Adult Entertainment: Democrats focus on Vitter
March 12, 2010
Unlike Burr, who is plagued by anemic poll ratings, Vitter’s vulnerability is related to a 2007 prostitution scandal in which his name appeared on the so-called D.C. Madam’s list of clients. His predicament is exacerbated by the presence of a top-tier challenger: Democratic Rep. Charlie Melancon.
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Melancon isn’t likely to overtly raise the prostitution issue, but he is expected to use language tailored to female voters that will subtly remind them of Vitter’s infidelity, according to campaign aides. Among other things, the incumbent’s vote against confirming Hillary Clinton as secretary of state may be revisited as part of that effort. Vitter was one of only two senators to vote against the nomination. “I would deem him on probation right now,” said Carville, assessing Vitter’s vulnerability among female voters. “If he gets hit with a second thing — which can happen in these campaigns — there’s going to be no great reluctance to unleash. And the voters are more prone to believe it.” Longtime political operative …
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