Stormy Daniels Admits Senate Run Sounds "Ludicrous" (VIDEO)

Adult film star Stormy Daniels talked with Fox News on Monday about her possible run for Senate against current Louisiana Sen. David Vitter. Daniels announced the formation of an exploratory committee in May, but she hasn't officially decided whether or not she will run for office.

Daniels was drafted to run by a group of citizens who were unhappy with Vitter's leadership. She told Fox News that she realizes the idea of a porn star running for Senate does sound "ludicrous," but she says she's using the opportunity to promote causes she's been supporting for a while -- like internet safety -- while learning more about the issues facing Louisiana.

The aspiring politician is being realistic about her chances for success, and readily admits there might be someone else better suited to the job.

...They dislike David Vitter so much that they think I'm the best person for the job ... I mean, that's kind of scary. I've said before, maybe I'm not, and perhaps me bringing attention to the issues at hand and the state of the Senate in Louisiana, maybe I will encourage someone else to step up and really give him a good challenge.

Daniels is adamant that if she decides to run, she wants her campaign to be substantive, and not a publicity stunt.

"If I'm the person to do that, then I'm willing to do everything I can in my power to make it to make it legit, and like I said, the best that I can do," she said.

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[hellameangirl]

Her former job doesn't mean she's dumb. I live in LA and see tons of former porn actors/actresses go on to succeed in other professional avenues. They usually have guts, savvy, and interest in the struggles of all types of people. I say good for her.

[SayLessDoMore]

If nothing else, in a Daniels-Vitter contest, at least the Democratic candidate will have the higher moral ground.

[ObjectiveRealist]

I especially enjoyed the last question. The irony of a "Fox News" bimbo trying to suggest that Ms Daniels' previous work experience is insufficient or suspect, when we all know that fancy pageant walking at beauty contests is the only criterion for their female "journalists," was just priceless.

[henrypapillon]

At least she tells you what she wants to do to you.

[AhnAmuru]

What's ludicrous is Vitter pretending he has any bonafides.

Can't wait for the debate.

Go girl!

[dizmo4]

Why she would want to give up an otherwise respectful career and become a politician is beyond me....

[rabiddog6708]

LOL!

[YellowDogInRedCounty]

best.comme­nt.of.the.­day

[peterg76]

She could start by telling us her stand on the bailout scam.

[Maximus54]

This is the second time these porno girls try to be in the spotlight only to advance their porn careers, I don't think anyone is taking her seriously even if she tried to be serious. Sorry but I don't believe anyone will elect a person so desperate for money that they choose to prostitute themselves on Video. Relax, I know you porn whackers won't agree with that statement but I am just saying that if she is willing to sell her body for money, what makes you think that she won't sell her position if she got elected. Oh she all of a sudden gets back her morals, lol.

[AmandaBC]

"Sorry but I don't believe anyone will elect a person so desperate for money that they choose to prostitute themselves"

That actually applies to virtually every conservative politician (either republican or democrat)...

[rabiddog6708]

Women sell it all the time. Some charge ca$h up front and some demand dinner and a movie first.

[huzzah]

We all sell our bodies for money. People just pay us to do something else with ours.

[vinny]

i just made 5 bucks!

[JoeSchmuk]

Before we go any further.

Ms. Daniels is not a prostitute, although what that has to do with not qualifying as a politician is beyond me (do we not bleed as others bleed - do we not have a voice, as others do?). Stormy is an American pornographic actress: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stormy_Daniels - What, you'd prefer a used car salesmen, or a revisionist pseudo intellectual (take your pick). ?

She also is personable/genuine, coherent, and by the sounds of it, intelligent, which is more than i can say for any number of politicians (SP springing immediately to mind).

To say she is a prostitute, which a number of posts on this segment do, is to say more about the posters and their respective reactive mindsets than it does about Stormy. Argue the merits, not the mindset. (Internet Safety Week is all about kids, the net, and families being involved, by the way - sounds good to me, and she has succeeded already in a worthy enterprise, using the current issue about her status to further her agenda).

[johnr49]

Well said!

[PSM42]

She was interviewed on radio and described being recruited by a PAC to run against Vitter. She was open about it being a stunt. But a very funny stunt. (A cunning ... etc etc. And, like Moneypenny said to Bond -- James Bond -- probably a very good linguist also ...).

[ObjectiveRealist]

There is nothing less moral about pursuit of happiness by different means than you prefer. Nothing.

[GoDogGo]

Good for her.

As outlandish as her background is, she sounds realistic and genuine. By that fact alone, she's ahead of 90% of the politicians we elect.

[Johnagain]

I live in Louisiana, and I'll vote for her. Hell, I'll campaign for her. I am a little disappointed that she didn't spell out exactly why so many are not in favor of David 'diaper' Vitter staying in the Senate. For me, the fact that he is as backward a fundamentalist right wing hypocritical nutbag as you'll find is the main reason.

Besides, she's even hotter than the Republican bimbo, Sarah Palin. She also sound more intelligent. At least she realizes that she is not likely to be qualified for high office. Most Republicans never come to this realization.

[weatherwaxx]

I don't care if she can suck the paint off a Buick, a statement of her positions on ISSUES would be nice. As for her apparent IQ versus Palin... Being more intelligent than Palin is not difficult. I have a dog that's smarter than Mrs. Mooseburger.

[rabiddog6708]

Hehehe!

[BoyInBOYCOTT]

I'd vote for a cheese sandwich over David DIAPER Vitter...so bring it Stormy.

[AmandaBC]

Conservatives have always elected prostitutes. Why not a real one? At least she's honest about what she does for a living... But then again, honesty doesn't go very far in right-wing land...

[XLintLuvR]

Porn star. Prostitut.e. There is a difference.

[weatherwaxx]

Not from where much of America sits. Sex for pay = prostitution. The camera is just incidental.

[AmandaBC]

Hmm, aren't they both paid to sleep with perfect strangers? I'm not judging, I don't really care, but honestly I can't see much of a difference, except maybe that porn stars get to be more famous.

[BoyInBOYCOTT]

All the politicians in Louisiana ph*ck the residents, time we get someone who knows what she's doing.

[Johnagain]

Who would you rather be f'ed by? Stormy Daniels or David Vitter? I know my choice.

[DavidATolucaLake]

Hopefully she can also admit shes not a "star".

Nothing wrong with doing porn.

Just dont think you are a "star" because you decided to have sex on video.

Doing porn is more a reflection of desperation for money. Not having talent, intelligence, etc.

[blackjack19]

"Doing porn is more a reflection of desperation for money. Not having talent, intelligence, etc."

Wow, how incredibly judgemental of you. I wasn't aware that one's job defined whether or not they had talent or intelligence. Sometimes a job is just a job.

[Maximus54]

Is that what you call a job, getting paid to get boned by anyone the director tells you to. Judging is one thing but one has to be able to distinguish between what's right and what's wrong. Would you tell your daughter, if you have one, to go do the same thing as this girl, which is straight prostitution?

[gdkzen]

"Just dont think you are a "star" because you decided to have sex on video. "

Perhaps you haven't been watching porn of sufficient quality.

[AmandaBC]

"Doing porn is more a reflection of desperation for money. Not having talent, intelligence, etc."

You mean, Sarah Palin is a porn star? ;)

[weatherwaxx]

She's not a good enough actor.

[GoDogGo]

"Doing porn is more a reflection of desperation for money. Not having talent, intelligence, etc."

You're SO clearly from a generation past. Some people enjoy their job in porn and (like her) are extremely successful. I think younger voters who aren't so closed-off about their sexuality (and grew up with porn on the internet) are able to draw the distinction between that job and intelligence.

[Maximus54]

That's pretty much all you people would say, they make money, they enjoy it, it's just sex but prostitution is still prostitution and I really hope that the future generation is not going to be stupid enough to have aspiration of becoming a sex worker as you said it. Whether you like to watch it or not, it does not matter, it is still wrong. How would you like to see someone close to you like your girlfriend or even your mother, spreading it like that in those videos?

[HummusGringo]

Ummm.... no. Asia Carrera (sp?) was in MENSA, for example.

Some people are really, really horny, some need the money, some start to rebel against enforced social norms, some are fascinated with sex, some addicted, some like the feeling of power, some are natural exhibitionists...

It takes all kinds, right? Why not acknowledge that rather than regurgitating what your parents, friends, and teachers have repeated to you all your life? It's a big, complex world... stereotyping doesn't make it any less so.

[BigAl72]

She would win in a red state by landslide.

[guyfrombrooklyn]

She's gotta stay away from saying, "I'm willing to do anything in my power etc, etc..."

Idiots like me get to thinking that she could really influence votes on the senate floor.

With her knowledge of the issues, you DIRTY minded people. ;-)