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From: The Washington Times | August 28, 2009
LOUISIANA Rep. Melancon challenges Vitter NEW ORLEANS | Rep. Charlie Melancon, a leading “Blue Dog” Democrat from coastal southeastern Louisiana, says he’ll challenge first-term Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter in next year’s elections. Touting himself as a pro-life, pro-gun centrist Democrat, Mr. Melancon said in his written announcement Thursday that he is running against Mr. Vitter because Louisiana needs a more bipartisan approach in the Senate. Mr. Melancon’s announcement had been anticipated. For weeks, Mr. Vitter has been attacking Mr. Melancon in Internet ads and e-mails to supporters, casting the Democrat from Napoleonville as a supporter of President Obama’s health …
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