Roll Call reports that Rep. Charlie Melancon has confirmed that he is considering a Campaign for Senate in 2010 against incumbent Republican Sen. David Vitter — the Christian Right champion whose career became mired in the D.C. Madam prostitution scandal two years ago.
“Many Louisianians have encouraged me to run for U.S. Senate next year,” Melancon said in a statement. “I am discussing this opportunity with my wife and kids and will be making an announcement in the coming weeks.”
Louisiana reporter John Maginnis reported earlier today that Melancon, a relatively conservative Democrat, had already told national Democratic officials that he would be running.
A Democratic source could not confirm whether or not Melancon will be getting in the race, but did say that “he’d be a very very strong candidate against Vitter.”
