Curious word choice: Vitter attacks Melancon ‘LuvFest’
U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon has yet to officially enter the 2010 Senate race against incumbent David Vitter, but Louisiana’s junior Republican senator is already swatting at the potential — and likely — Democratic challenger from Napoleonville.
Irrefutable proof that irony knows no ideological stripes: the Vitter camp brands Melancon with the dreaded L word in a new TV spot titled “Liberal LuvFest.” That Vitter, whose proverbial collar still bears the lipstick smears of his brush with the D.C. Madam, would use the term LuvFest in attacking Melancon has no doubt raised some eyebrows inside and outside the Beltway. The spot, set to a cheeky, big band soundtrack and depicting Melancon as a bobble-head doll vacationing at Martha's Vineyard and enjoying the quid, the pro and the quo of support for the Obama agenda, leverages the lexicon of the right’s smear lingo: “big-spending,” “big labor,” “trial attorneys,” “Obama,” and, of course, liberal use of “liberal.” Thankfully, Melancon does not appear to pal around with terrorists.
“Sure is swell when you’re a liberal-loving, Obama-endorsing congressman,” the announcer opines jeeringly, mispronouncing the congressman’s name M’LAHN-saw.
Louisiana Democratic Party spokesman Kevin Franck issued the following response to the Vitter ad: "In contrast to the kind of luvfest David Vitter is used to, this trip was
legal, public and no money changed hands. As we all remember, the last time David Vitter
made public comments about a 'luvfest' he ended up begging for forgiveness."
Senator Vitter certainly has some nerve. This ad is typical for Republicans: demonize your opponent.
... written by Common Sense , July 27, 2009 - 05:37 pm
Yeah...because the Dems. never do that either. That's why Democrat operatives have helped fund Stormy Daniels. That's also why the state Democrat Party tried to create religion warfare in Louisiana during the last Governor's race.
... written by Slick Vic , July 27, 2009 - 08:36 pm
It's all politics, man. Left, right or whatever. The goal is to stay in power using any and all means. No matter how tacky or distasteful they may be.
... written by northsidian , July 27, 2009 - 11:35 pm
the only thing i want is the same insurance and retiree benefits that vitter and melancon get!!! they all luv the power!! but i want the benefits. that is because i pay for theirs with my taxes and should get as good as i pay for.
... written by elerra , July 27, 2009 - 11:48 pm
Isn't Melancon also getting harassed by TV ads from Obama for not supporting the health care, er, plan?
... written by Myrick6 , July 28, 2009 - 02:13 pm
I want some of those benefits too! Give me the almost certain health benefits and fat cat retirement and I don't care who gives it to me! That's not true, because I'd never vote for Vitter for anything. I'm appalled he's still in office. I've noticed he keeps a low profile and I haven't seen his wife show her face to the media since the explosion happened. I do feel for his children however. They don't deserve to know their dad keeps hookers in his Rolodex and hires their "services". Vitter is just disgusting.
... written by PlumpyBoy , July 28, 2009 - 04:22 pm
I'm still voting for Vitter and if Vitter get's caught with another prostitute, I'm still voting for him..Vitter is a far better choice than an Obama butt kissing democrat..
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