DAVID VITTER

UNITED STATES - APRIL 11: Wendy Vitter, wife of former Sen. David Vitter, is sworn in during her confirmation hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
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Trump Court Pick Thinks Planned Parenthood 'Kills Over 150,000 Females A Year'
By Jennifer Bendery
Wendy Vitter refused to tell senators if she still agrees with a speech she gave at a 2013 anti-abortion rally.
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Where Are They Now? Lucrative Lobbying Gigs, Other Jobs Landed By Newly-former Lawmakers
By OpenSecrets Blog, Contributor
Published by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics an...
By: Niv Sultan "I think that American people should know that the members of Congress are underpaid," said Rep. Jim Moran
WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) (R) speaks while flanked bySen. Jim Bunning (R-KY) (L) during a news conference on Capitol Hill on October 7, 2009 in Washington DC. Senator Bunning spoke about his amendment that would require that the legislative language and a final and complete cost analysis by the Congressional Budget Office be made publicly available on the Finance Committee�s website. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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GOP Senator Wants To Use The Census To Track Immigrants And Strip Them Of Federal Benefits
By Janie Velencia
The move would be unconstitutional and compromise vital Census data.
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My 2015 'McLaughlin Awards' [Part 2]
By Chris Weigant, Contributor
Chris Weigant is a political commentator.
Let's get on with the remaining 2016 best and worst awards. One warning: it's a very long column, so we encourage readers to pace themselves.
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Did Louisiana Just Elect 'Wrong' Governor Due to Flaw in Top 2 Runoff Method?
By Rob Richie, Contributor
Rob Richie is the Executive Director of the non-partisan elect...
The bottom line is twofold. First, John Bel Edwards should be congratulated for winning his election under the "Top Two" runoff rules used in Louisiana. Second, Edwards almost certainly owes his victory to a flaw.
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Actually, The Louisiana Governor Win Is A Big Deal For Democrats
By John A. Tures, Contributor
Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College
Democrat John Bel Edwards' big win in Louisiana is a big deal for the Democratic Party, giving them headwinds toward the 2016 election, despite the gloom and doom you hear from liberals. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders need to be taking notes.
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Breaking David Vitter: Primary Divisiveness and the Jindal Drag
By Kirby Goidel and Keith Gaddie, Contributors
There were two winners Saturday's Louisiana general runoff. One was state Rep. John Bel Edwards, the unknown Democrat who was elected governor. The other was political polling. Why?
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Louisiana's New Governor: Hello, John Bel; Goodbye Bobby.
By Mercedes Schneider, Contributor
Public school teacher, education activist, PhD
Recently-unknown Democrat John Bel Edwards is officially Governor-Elect of Louisiana. He beat nationally-known Republican David Vitter 56 percent to 44 percent.
BATON ROUGE, LA - AUGUST 19: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards speaks during a press conference to update the public on FEMA's disaster recover and temporary housing programs on August 19, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Last week Louisiana was overwhelmed with flood water causing at least thirteen deaths and thousands of damaged homes. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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John Bel Edwards Wins Louisiana Gubernatorial Election
By Sam Levine
A runoff election took place after neither candidate earned 50 percent of the vote in October.
UNITED STATES - JUNE 23: Sen. David Vitter, R-La., participates in a press conference on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 to introduce a six-year highway reauthorization bill titled the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act). (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
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Election Day: Gov. Hopeful Vitter Trails In Deep-Red Louisiana
By Melinda Deslatte, AP
Louisiana voters decide Saturday whether to elect a Democrat to statewide office for the first time since 2008 in a close
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Friday Talking Points -- A Knee-Jerk Week
By Chris Weigant, Contributor
Chris Weigant is a political commentator.
Republicans, of course, do the whole fear thing very well. Democrats cannot hope to ever stoke the public's fear as effectively as Republicans. But this week it was on display more than usual, because there are still 14 Republicans running for their party's presidential nomination.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards speaks during a vigil in memory of Alton Sterling, who was shot dead by police, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman
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HUFFPOLLSTER: Here's What You Need To Know About Louisiana's Gubernatorial Election
By Natalie Jackson, Ariel Edwards-Levy, and Janie Velencia
Voters head to the polls tomorrow in Louisiana to elect Bobby Jindal’s successor. Most Americans are against allowing Syrian refugees into the country, a sentiment that's nothing new in the U.S. And the Paris attacks aren’t likely to have a big effect on the election, but but could bring foreign policy to the forefront of the race. This is HuffPollster for Friday, November 20, 2015.
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Louisiana: The Donkey's Narrow Path
By Keith Gaddie and Kirby Goidel, Contributors
For Democrats in running deep red states, there is a lesson here. Republican divisions may create opportunities for victories, but the path is narrow requiring both a flawed Republican nominee and a divided GOP.
UNITED STATES - JULY 15: Sen. David Vitter, R-La., questions Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CFPB's semi-annual report to Congress on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
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David Vitter Uses Paris Attack Footage To Criticize Opponent
By Mollie Reilly
Yup, he went there.
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 14: Republican presidential candidate former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) speaks during the Sunshine Summit conference being held at the Rosen Shingle Creek on November 14, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. The summit brought Republican presidential candidates in front of the Republican voters. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Rick Santorum, Ted Cruz Make Robocalls In Support Of David Vitter
By Igor Bobic
The social conservatives are choosing to overlook Vitter's past.
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The GOP Presidential Candidates Aren't The Only Ones Debating Tonight
By Mollie Reilly
The candidates vying to replace Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal are also facing off Tuesday evening.
UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 4: Sen. David Vitter, R-La., leaves the bipartisan Senate luncheon in the Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
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John Bel Edwards' New Ad Attacking David Vitter Is Not Subtle
By Jason Linkins
Can you guess what aspect of David Vitter's checkered past Edwards is emphasizing? Come on, you can do it, just guess!
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