| The body blows just keep on coming for Sinator Vitter. First, a presumably successful draft of adult films producer Stormy Daniels brought her into the race; then came the news that Louisiana Family Forum founder Tony Perkins is mulling a challenge; and now former 5th CD Congressman John Cooksey is ready to get in the race:
"John is willing to put up $200,000 of his own money to take on Vitter. He only wants to know that there is public support for a run," said a senior advisor to the former Congressman-who asked not to be named.
Friends of Cooksey are reportedly in the nascent stages of forming a "Draft Congressman Cooksey" organization that already has a telephone number. The politically interested, particularly Republicans, are being encouraged to dial (504) 552-9273, and--if they so desire--express their willingness to support Cooksey in primary challenge against David Vitter.
Sources close the congressman say that he is ready to take on the incumbent, but only if sufficient Republican support truly exists for a primary challenge.
Mr. Cooksey, a social conservative from North Louisiana, would present the strongest challenge to Sinator Vitter in a Republican primary to date. Vitter's weakness is in the northern parishes of the state, since he's perceived as a New Orleanian, and the fact that he engaged in extramarital affairs with prostitutes is not looked upon favorably by voters up there, who are overwhelmingly Baptist.
If Mr. Perkins stays out of the race, Sinator Vitter will be in the fight of his life. However, if Mr. Perkins gets in the race, it will help Sinator Vitter, as Mr. Perkins will split the conservative vote with Mr. Cooksey, leaving Sinator Vitter to battle Ms. Daniels for the country-club set.
So, folks, see that phone in bold? (504) 552-9273. Call it and express your support for Mr. Cooksey's challenge! |
