U.S. Sen. David Vitter, a suspected patronage of the "D.C. madam," may face an adult film star in his re election bid.
Porn Actress Considers Run For La. Senate Seat
Baton Rouge native Stormy Daniels says she's surprised by the attention the idea is getting. CNN this week aired a segment on the effort to draft Daniels for the 2010 contest -- an effort that originated online.
New Orleanian Zack Hudson launched the Web site, which touts Daniels as an advocate for children and a successful example of women in business.
A Louisiana GOP spokesman dismissed the "Stormy for Senate" concept.
Daniels, who said she might consider running, uttered the line of the decade. No. Maybe of this new century:
"I am always up for a good fight," she said. "And I think anyone that knows me is more than aware of that. Politics can't be any dirtier of a job than the one I am already in."
emphasis mine.
The thing I love, personally, about the "Stormy for Senate" concept is upending the facade in Washington. Maybe there's something more trustworthy about a woman taking off her clothes, stepping in front of a camera and, for anyone to see, performing sex. Or, if she's lucky, actually having sex.
Yeah. Maybe there's a raw truth there that is completely and utterly lacking in politics, politicians, and nice society.
And just maybe someone willing to stand in front of us naked might also be willing to tell us the truth.
So, Stormy, if you're listening, let me know where to send my $25. contribution. Here's what I'm investing in: finding people to send to Washington who will. . .
• Restore our Constitution
for example:
… a return to co-equal branches of government
… habeas corpus for everybody in the US justice system
… enforcement of Congressional subpoenas
… upend both FISA & the Military Commissions Act (& no telecommunications immunity)
• Restore our ethical and moral credibility
for example:
… Rules of Military Engagement DO NOT IN ANY WAY ALLOW FOR THE KILLING OF CIVLIANS.
That means that when any army is allowed by its state or government to kill civilians, including the United States, it is called terrorism and those leaders are subject to trial before the world court. It means that the president of these United States will not outsource the functions of my government.
…Jails should not be profit centers for private citizens.
…War zones should not be profit centers for private citizens.
…Health care should not be driven by bottom line and profit.
When money is driving decision making, then suddenly there are serious competing interests to shareholders; ie, consumers and the environment. The consumers lose. Poisoned toothpaste and bonuses for canceling policies of sick people. That's what we get. Is this good enough for you?
• A Strong Net Roots & Alternative Candidate Movement
…You know WHY I'm not a Democrat anymore? Because they aren't talking, no, they're not screaming about these issues. A Democratic president just isn't good enough any more. Giving me health care is just NOT good enough. I don't want to be pacified. I want my fucking country back.
The enemy are those who allow BushCo's policies to stand and betray us by by denying justice for people tortured in our names.
The enemy are those who do NOT reverse the outsourcing of our government.
The enemy does NOT demand the restoration of our Constitution. The enemy does NOT demand tougher restrictions on financial institutions when it is beyond clear TOUGH is exactly what is needed.
For me, it is time to stand for my country. Not for a party. Not for a person. But for my fellow citizens and those with whom I share the planet. It is up to us and us alone to insist and demand that no matter who gets elected, they adhere to the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
That's our job. And the reason, imo, that no Democrat should expect our vote simply because they are a Democrat.
Go for netroots candidates and focus on 2010.
It is time to stop thinking that a Democrat will make everything okay.
It IS time to start looking to ourselves.
It's about citizenship. Not telling us to go fucking shopping at the mall. It's not about fucking Chuckie Cheese or 5000 square foot homes or designer jeans and cars.
It's up to us. Where do we put our priorities? Is it just a Democrat? Do you think health care is really the be-all end-all issue of our time? Or the environment? I don't.
No. It's a functioning United States. It is restoring power to governments that advocate for citizens and not protecting the profit-making abilities of corporations. We can not restore our environment, have health care that works, or infrastructure when government is corrupt and/or broken.
Because one thing I do know... George Bush and the Republicans were not alone in bringing us to this financial and social collapse. The Democrats were there, either moving out of the way of what BushCo wanted or voting for BushCo.
And now we are getting more of the same. Our tax dollars. The collateral of our earnings posted against more loans. For the benefit of a few. Cuts made in this stimulus that would benefit 95% of Americans.
Maybe you're wrong Stormy . . . maybe politics is a far dirtier job than yours.