So here we have Louisiana Senator David Vitter being asked by a consituent about Vitter’s “no” vote on an anti-rape clause in a defense appropriations bill that passed, 68-30, last month. The clause/rider — the first authored by Frosh Senator Al “I Can’t Believe I’m A Senator” Franken — would prohibit funding to military contractors whose employee contracts prevent said employees from legally pursuing allegations of rape perpetrated by rape-minded coworkers. Unfortunate, yes, because this shit actually happens.

As you watch Vitter sqiurm his way through this, keep in mind that both of Kentucky’s senators — Jim “Bats!” Bunning and Mitch “Beaker” McConnell — were among the 30 “no” votes:

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