David Vitter

David Vitter is an American attorney and politician who served as a United States Senator from Louisiana from 2005 to 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party.

During his tenure in the Senate, David Vitter served on several committees including the Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services. He also served as chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

David Vitter is known for his pro-life stance. He has consistently voted in favor of restricting access to abortion and has supported legislation such as the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act.

David Vitter has been a vocal advocate for the Second Amendment and has consistently opposed gun control measures. He has supported legislation to protect the rights of gun owners and has received high ratings from the National Rifle Association.

David Vitter has taken a hardline stance on immigration, favoring stricter border control measures. He has opposed providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and has supported legislation to strengthen border security.

David Vitter was linked to the D.C. Madam scandal in 2007. He admitted to a "very serious sin" after his telephone number was found in the phone records of the infamous escort agency. Vitter faced intense scrutiny but did not resign from the Senate.

Yes, David Vitter ran for Governor of Louisiana in 2015 but was not successful in his bid. He lost in the general election to John Bel Edwards.

After leaving the Senate, David Vitter became a senior policy adviser at the Washington-based law firm Mercury. He has also been involved in various business ventures and has continued to be active in conservative political causes.

Throughout his political career, David Vitter has received various awards and recognition. He was named a "Taxpayer Hero" by Citizens Against Government Waste and received the "Guardian of Small Business" award from the National Federation of Independent Business.

David Vitter was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Harvard University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1983 and a Juris Doctor in 1988.