Vitter Announces Bid for Governor

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Vitter Announces Bid for Governor

By Andrew Johnson January 21, 2014 10:52 AM

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Senator David Vitter is now vying to become Governor Vitter. The two-term Louisiana Republican announced he would run for governor of the state in 2015 in an e-mail to supporters.

 

In a video, Vitter highlighted his work while serving as senator, as well as outlined his goals were he to become governor, including focusing on education and tax reform. “This will be my last political job, elected or appointed, period, so my only agenda will be to do what’s best for all Louisianans,” he said

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Christian leader open to run for Vitter's seat

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Family Research Council President Tony Perkins has some harsh criticism for Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), the GOP establishments chosen candidate to take on Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) this year.

But he also left the door open to jumping into the race himself or running for Sen. David Vitters (R-La.) seat, if Vitter wins his gubernatorial bid in 2015.

 

Speaking to The Hill during Wednesdays March for Life anti-abortion rally on the National Mall, Perkins said Cassidy cant win against Landrieu because hes not a staunch enough conservative.

I think his problem is his record. Hes been pretty weak on the issues. If the Republicans want to win, they actually need to find a stronger candidate, he said.

 

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Though hes not currently looking at jumping into the race against Landrieu, he said he wouldnt rule anything out, including a run for Vitters seat or for the open 6th district seat Cassidy vacated to run for Senate, which he has previously expressed interest in.

I never say never anymore, he told The Hill.

 

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