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Race of the day: David Vitter vs. Charlie Melancon for Senate (LA)
Dealing with the fallout of a prostitution scandal, Sen. David Vitter is pulling no punches against challenger Charlie Melançon
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Age: 49
Issues:
Voted for stimulus package
Voted against health care reform bill
Opposes Obama's ban on deepwater drilling
Vigorously opposed stimulus
Wants to repeal health reform
Opposes Obama's ban on deepwater drilling
Polling At:36%51%Campaign Chest:$2.2 million$5.4 million
Key Quote:"I'm a pro-life, pro-gun, Southern Democrat."
"Several years ago, I asked for and received forgiveness from God."
Petty Controversy:An aide arrested for attacking his girlfriend stayed on Vitter's staff until ABC News reported the storyProvoked outrage by telling victims of a local Ponzi scheme they "should maybe have known better"Wild card:This will be the first election for Vitter since 2007, when he was linked to prostitutes in Washington and New Orleans, primarily dating back to the 1990s.Dueling Ads:"Forgotten Crimes": This Melançon ad revisits Vitter's prostitution scandal and asks why there were no legal consequences"Luvfest": Vitter charges that Melançon is "cashing in big-time" after backing Obama and his "liberal agenda"
