Vittermania

Stories about David Vitter fly around the Internet - maybe there's some truth in them. I just looked at his website and there is nothing on it about his current troubles. I read that a former Democratic governor is on the prostitute's call list. Well, at least we know it wasn't Edwards. He's safely tucked away.

Vitter's troubles are our troubles. The same is true of Congressman Jefferson. We need strong leadership in Congress to help secure our fair federal aid for Katrina recovery. These two lost their influence and effectiveness in representing our interests. Did you know that New York after 9-11 and Florida after hurricane Andrew were both forgiven the 10% local match requirement to get FEMA funds. Louisiana has been refused forgiveness of the 10% match requirement. A community reeling from a natural disaster is in no position to come up with up front matching funds. We need strong and influential representation in Washington and these guys don't help. If we still had John Breaux and Robert Livingston we would be in a better position.

Tomorrow: How the media weakens our country.