Here's a condensed version of a story Tidmore told on the radio show about Cortez and Vitty-cent:
David Vitter, then a U.S. Congressman, was campaigning for re-election in the middle atrium of Lakeside Mall in 2002. Wendy Cortez happened to be shopping there that day and recognized him from years past. (Their relationship quickly ended in '99 when Vitty learned Wendy's real first name, which was the same as his wife's.) Cortez went over to just say "hi" to him as he was meeting and greeting folks. When she did, Vitter exclaimed:
"How dare you talk to me at this point! You know you're never supposed to see me in public."
Then Vitter turned and ran away. Literally!
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Also, according to Tidmore, former Gov. Foster scuttled Vitter's plan to run for Governor in 2003 by threatening to expose Vitter's hooker connection to the DC Madam. Vitter dropped out as a potential candidate in late May of 2002, just days before the Louisiana Weekly ran a story about Vitter and prostitute Wendy Cortez. Vitter's decision not to run paved the way for Foster's golden boy Jindal, who cruised into the gubernatorial runoff.
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Further, Chris Tidmore said that Vitter supported Rudy Giuliani because Rudy promised him that he would be on the short list for Veep. Another GOP Presidential candidate had previously asked for Vitty's support, but would not promise Vitter that he would be on the veep "short list". Therefore, Vitter didn't support the candidate.
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More later.
Labels: radio, Tidmore, Vitty-cent, Wendy Cortez
