Louisiana's Senator David Vitter, the family values crusader/prostitute client, is leading the GOP opposition to the auto industry bailout. Yesterday, at a Capitol Hill press conference, he called the deal "ass backwards":
Sen. David Vitter, R-Metairie, said Wednesday he would use every procedural tool at his disposal — including the filibuster — to block approval of what he called an "ass-backwards" approach helping the industry. He objects to giving automakers money before they restructure to regain their competitiveness.If there's one Senator who shouldn't be talking about "ass"
Vitter is really riding his wave of publicity. This morning, he was the featured guest on the "The Early Show" on CBS. So, Vitter is the face of opposition to the bailout for the Republican party. They really are low on talent. It seems a big part of the Republican opposition to the bailout is aimed directly at the auto workers, which makes it even more suspect.
In this fight, the Republicans have made David Vitter the poster-boy for screwing over workers.
UPDATE: I originally believed Vitter said "ass backwards" in a press conference. Class act that he is, Vitter said it on the Senate floor:
