Porn star Stormy Daniels forms exploratory committee to look at run against Sen. Vitter

[Kadie]

Porn star Stormy Daniels forms exploratory committee to look at run against Sen. David Vitter
by The Times-Picayune Thursday May 21, 2009, 1:14 PM

Adult-film actress Stormy Daniels announced today that she is forming a committee to explore a potential campaign against Sen David Vitter, R-La.
The announcement, in part:

Today, I am excited to announce that I am taking the next step in exploring a possible run for United States Senate. Two weeks ago, I embarked on a listening tour where I had the pleasure of hearing the thoughts and concerns of my fellow Louisianans. These conversations were highly encouraging and convinced me to officially explore the possibility of running for the United States Senate. To this end, I have formed an exploratory committee to gauge Louisianans' support for my potential candidacy.

I do not take this step lightly. While I have been humbled by the overwhelmingly positive response my potential candidacy has generated thus far, my decision to run for United States Senate will only be made after I have had the opportunity to discuss this prospect with as many people across the state as possible. Too many in government ignore the voices of those whom they claim to represent. I promise you that I will not.

Forming this committee will allow me to raise the funds necessary to explore a possible run and will provide Louisianans an opportunity to continue sharing with me their concerns and ideas.


http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2009/05/porn_star_stormy_daniels_forms.html



FILE - In this Wednesday, May 6, 2009 file photo, Stormy Daniels visits a local restaurant in downtown New Orleans. Porn star Stormy Daniels says she's formed a committee to explore a possible run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican David Vitter and will begin raising money for a potential campaign.
(AP Photo/Bill Haber, file)

[Bankhead_ATL]

1. "exploratory committee" I have many jokes for that tee hee

[Ken Burch]

6. If nothing else, she could use that as a title for ner next film

n/t.

[TlalocW]

11. I think she starred in that film

TlalocW

[rcrush]

2. Stormy 2012!

[Ken Burch]

7. "She can serve Louisiana at least three ways"

n/t.

[derby378]

3. What party will she run on?

If she runs as a Republican, Vitter will eat her for breakfast during the primary.

There are no confirmed Democratic challengers as of yet unless Mitch Landrieu steps up.

An independent run would be pointless. Now you see her, now you don't...

[Staph]

5. She hasn't a chance,

but I hope she runs in the Republican primary. More than most people, she can point out the hypocrisy of Vitter, the diaper-wearing, prostitute-paying, good Xtian.

[qb]

4. At least she's honest about getting paid to screw people...

She would not be your run-of-the mill politician!

[ForrestGump]

8. I like her top

The shirt, or blouse, or whatever it's called, I mean, you filthy-minded reprobates,

And, I have to say, she looks far more naturally attractive (facially...face-wise, that is) than seems to be the norm for many not only in her business but in more 'mainstream' forms of entertainment or titillation (Fox News, of course).

Not that being not-unattractive and wearing a cool-looking print (hey, I like that kind of pattern) qualifies one for office, but it's not far from all many in office have going for them. At this point, with the Democrats and Republicans largely representing totally insane right-wingers controlled by corporations and more moderate right-wingers with something of a social conscience controlled by corporations, I'm starting to believe that anything that ups the entropy of US politics is at best beneficial and at least relatively benign.

Stormy Daniels for Secretary of State and Jesse Ventura for Pope!

[joeybee12]

9. Her acceptance speech...I am so proud to service, er, serve

my fellow citizens.

[Aviation Pro]

10. What is it about former porn stars and running for office....

...there was one in Italy, one in California and, wait for it....

One in Alaska.