… I can relate to the people of Louisiana better, ” Melancon said. “Yes I’m a Democrat, but the majority of people in Louisiana are Democrats. They’re conservative Democrats, I’m a conservative Democrat. They’re pro-life, I’m pro-life. They’re pro-gun, I’m pro-gun. I’m an avid hunter and fisherman. My opponent has never owned a (hunting or fishing) license in his life. OK, so we get out there up in north Louisiana, I think I can relate to these folks a whole lot better. When they start talking about calling ducks, I know what they are talking about.”
Melancon’s reference to restoring “honor” goes to Vitter’s chief vulnerability in his bid to win a second term. It was revealed two years ago that Vitter’s telephone number was in the records of the so-called “D.C. Madam, ” who prosecutors said ran a high-dollar escort service. Vitter apologized, saying, “This was a very serious sin in my past for which I am, of course, completely responsible.”
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