MN Democrat tests limits of well-known axiom on political death

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MN Democrat tests limits of well-known axiom on political death
POSTED AT 9:21 AM ON AUGUST 21, 2012 BY ED MORRISSEY

Most people in politics have at one time or another said about an apparently Teflon-coated politician that the only way he could lose would be to be caught with a live boy or a dead girl. It’s a rather crude way to show respect for an opponent, but no one means it literally. However, thanks to one pioneering state representative from Minnesota, we’re about to test at least one half of that formula:

MN Democrat tests limits of well-known axiom on political death « Hot Air

 

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David Vitter comes to mind

 

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David Vitter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


D.C. Madam scandal

In early July 2007, Vitter's phone number was included in a published list of phone records of Pamela Martin and Associates, a company owned and run by Deborah Jeane Palfrey, also known as the "D.C. Madam", convicted by the U.S. government for running a prostitution service. Hustler identified the phone number and contacted Vitter's office to ask about his connection to Palfrey.[20][21] The following day, Vitter issued a written statement in which he took responsibility for his sin and asked for forgiveness.[22] On July 16, 2007, after a week of self-imposed seclusion, Vitter emerged and called a news conference. Standing next to his wife, Vitter asked the public for forgiveness. Following Vitter's remarks, Wendy Vitter, his wife, spoke. Both refused to answer any questions.[23][24][25]

While the Louisiana state Republican Party offered guarded support,[26] national Republicans offered forgiveness.[27] The Nation predicted that the Republican Party would be in a "forgiving mood", pointing out if Vitter did step down, then Governor of Louisiana, Kathleen Blanco, a Democrat, would likely appoint a Democrat to take Vitter's place until a special election took place, thus increasing Democratic control over the Senate.[28][29][30]

Vitter did not face criminal charges due to the statute of limitations.[31] There were renewed calls for Vitter's resignation during a sexting scandal involving U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner in June 2011

 

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Diaperman David Vitter Likes His Diapers

 

[Vel]

Maybe he was just trying to mentor the boy.
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A Minnesota state lawmaker who authorities say admitted having a liaison with a 17-year-old boy at a rest stop faced calls from party leaders on Monday to give up his re-election bid.

Rep. Kerry Gauthier, 56, hasn’t been charged in the July incident, and authorities said he wouldn’t be because the boy was older than 16, the legal age of consent, and no money was exchanged. Police say the teenager responded to the lawmaker’s Craigslist ad for “no strings attached” sex.

Gauthier admitted to the liaison, according to police reports made public late last week. The teen told police the two had oral sex, according to the reports.

MN Democrat tests limits of well-known axiom on political death « Hot Air

 

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David Vitter comes to mind

So David Vitter was soliciting sex from underage boys now?

I dont really see the comparison here.

 

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vitter got re elected by the right after this.


were you so forgiving of a guy who tweeted his underwear lump?

 

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Dear idiots what the man did is NOT illegal in that state.

the age of consent is 16

 

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vitter got re elected by the right after this.


were you so forgiving of a guy who tweeted his underwear lump?

Vitter didnt solicit sex from under age boys.

 

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Maybe he was just trying to mentor the boy.
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A Minnesota state lawmaker who authorities say admitted having a liaison with a 17-year-old boy at a rest stop faced calls from party leaders on Monday to give up his re-election bid.

Rep. Kerry Gauthier, 56, hasn’t been charged in the July incident, and authorities said he wouldn’t be because the boy was older than 16, the legal age of consent, and no money was exchanged. Police say the teenager responded to the lawmaker’s Craigslist ad for “no strings attached” sex.

Gauthier admitted to the liaison, according to police reports made public late last week. The teen told police the two had oral sex, according to the reports.

MN Democrat tests limits of well-known axiom on political death « Hot Air

the boy was older than 16, the legal age of consent

 

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what Vitter did was ILLEAGAL

 

[Vel]

Maybe he was just trying to mentor the boy.
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A Minnesota state lawmaker who authorities say admitted having a liaison with a 17-year-old boy at a rest stop faced calls from party leaders on Monday to give up his re-election bid.

Rep. Kerry Gauthier, 56, hasn’t been charged in the July incident, and authorities said he wouldn’t be because the boy was older than 16, the legal age of consent, and no money was exchanged. Police say the teenager responded to the lawmaker’s Craigslist ad for “no strings attached” sex.

Gauthier admitted to the liaison, according to police reports made public late last week. The teen told police the two had oral sex, according to the reports.

MN Democrat tests limits of well-known axiom on political death « Hot Air

the boy was older than 16, the legal age of consent

So that makes it right. A dirty old man taking advantage of a child.

 

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Kerry Gauthier: Democratic lawmaker called on to resign after having oral sex with teen in bushes | Mail Online


Both men said the interaction was consensual and there was no money exchanged. The teen also told police that he lied about his age, telling Mr Gauthier he was 18 years old.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...aving-oral-sex-teen-bushes.html#ixzz24D2ONnHO

 

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what Vitter did was ILLEAGAL

and the right reelcted him

 

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BTW the guy is not married either.


Vitter also cheated on his wife

 

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So that makes it right. A dirty old man taking advantage of a child.

Apparently having an affair is worse than soliciting sex from a minor.

 

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Also both party members are asking him to resign.

did you guys demand Vitter resign and not run again?

 

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So that makes it right. A dirty old man taking advantage of a child.

Apparently having an affair is worse than soliciting sex from a minor.

Trayvon was a child too.

hes DEAD

 

[Vel]

what Vitter did was ILLEAGAL

and the right reelcted him

What your guy did is every kind of immoral. Tsk..tsk.. Taking advantage of a child.

 

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some on the right tried to claim Trayvon was no child at 15