LA-Sen: Louisiana Dems File Ethics Complaint Against Sen. Vitter
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/8/21/770585/-LA-Sen:-Louisiana-Dems-File-Ethics-Complaint-Against-Sen.-Vitterby Steve Singiser
Sat Aug 22, 2009 at 03:42:04 PM PDT
If, as expected, the Senate showdown in Louisiana between incumbent Republican David Vitter and Democratic Congressman Charlie Melancon comes to pass, it is pretty clear at this point that the Louisiana Democratic Party has Melancon's back:
Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Chris Whittington filed a sworn complaint with the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics Thursday accusing U.S. Sen. David Vitter of using taxpayer-funded town hall meetings to engage in campaign activity.
Whittington’s complaint is based on Vitter’s statements at several taxpayer-funded town hall meetings criticizing U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, a potential re-election opponent. At one town hall meeting, Vitter encouraged the audience to "keep up the pressure on" Melancon.