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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[Khirad]

I want to know more about the people who drafted her. Like, was she their first choice?

All in all though, considering the hypocrisy of Vitter, this is the most poignant I've ever seen porn be.

[expired]

But, why is she on Fake Noises?

[lynettema]

You're kidding, right? FOX run every sexual story possible, unless it is a gay Republican story.

[ZIPCODE]

There are no Gay Republicans!

[Promisin1]

Perhaps for a job interview, if she doesn't win. The other female pundits could...well, I won't go there.

[BLinCincinnati]

They thought she was one of their "reporters". That is until she started to speak with some intelligence and common sense, then they got suspicious.

[graceland9]

Stormy, I like your style!

[Mnemanth]

Yes, Stormy. I'd rather have you, too!

[ladyearth]

I'd vote for Stormy instead of Palin any day.

[3Dubyadot]

We know. You voted for Obama. That proves your point.

[johnr49]

Most people with more than three brain cells did.

[ezbreezer]

After much internet research, I'm standing up for Stormy.

[valkyrie607]

*groan*

[ZIPCODE]

Was that a....Getting "off" *groan* ?

Or a "Get off it" *groan* ?

[amantell]

Given that Vitter has been as hypocritical as Eliot Spitzer turned out to be in his private morality versus his public posturing, facing a credible challenge from Stormy would be awesome. And at least Spitzer had a record of good public service before becoming a governor. As it stands, Stormy is articulate and her press releases have been thoroughly professional. More particularly, she seems genuinely interested in the proposition of running. If she does a good job of familiarizing herself with Louisiana's issues, I don't see how she might be a worse candidate than many other first-time politicians, many of whom have had far more sordid careers than hers.

[electricflag]

"Exploratory committee". Where do I sign up?

[imfedup]

LOL. Just what I was thinking a male would be thinking . . .

[3Dubyadot]

At your local adult bookstore.

[SicPlurisPoenaPrestantia]

I know the lady. She's a very, very smart woman and very well educated. Make all the snide jokes about her profession that you want, but the fact remains that she would be a much better advocate for the people than Vitter. If her profession helps fuel her candidacy, great, but she's one of the many intelligent, articulate women in her industry, and the people of the state need her.

[glockman]

What snide remarks? I love pornography.

[Beltiras]

I am looking forward to seeing her take a stand on real issues. Every time she presents herself she sounds very genuine but reading a transcript you would get the feeling it's a bit scripted. It's always just amazement from the anchor that she should be impertinent enough to run. She's gotta break that cycle. Eventually it will work against her.

[Skyhawk]

She's got my vote.

[faretheewell]

I don't think the job of being the Senator from Lousianna is more than she can swallow.

[EarthToZoey]

I've met her on a couple of occasions. She's sweet, honest, and intelligent.

Go Stormy!

[Moshe]

People may have been paying Stormy to get screwed, but the people are paying members of Congress to screw the people.

Given that choice, Stormy is a far better deal.

Stormy for Senate.

[notAMoron]

I'll vote for her.

[DCX2]

Maybe it's not such a bad idea. At least she'd be honest.