Perhaps Senator Clinton could teach Senator Vitter a thing or two about 'full disclosure.'

When it was revealed in July 2007 that Vitter's phone number appeared multiple times from 1999-2001 (and revealed later that he employed a 'favorite' prostitute from another ring several times in the 90s), Senator Vitter had this very informative statement for the media and American people: "This was a very serious sin in my past for which I am, of course, completely responsible. Several years ago, I asked for and received forgiveness from God and my wife in confession and marriage counseling. Out of respect for my family, I will keep my discussion of the matter there - with God and them." (Translation:  I don't have to tell you anything, I can retreat to my cozy house for over a week and never speak about the issue again. My wife and God understand).

There are a few more ironies.  In May 1999, Vitter replaced Bob Livingston in the U.S. House when Livingston resigned due to an adultery scandal.  I am not certain of the moral guideline here, but I personally would rank the solicitation of a prostitute as more reprehensible than infidelity.  Certainly the law certainly does.  Both are faithless acts, at least one may be born of love.  Nevertheless, Vitter himself considers an infidel too unfit for office.  Consider one of Vitter's first statements as a newly appointed Congressman: "I think Livingston's stepping down makes a very powerful argument that Clinton should resign as well and move beyond this mess."  Five months later, Vitter had the D.C. Madam on his speed dial.  (A few calls were even made during Roll Call votes).

Of course, Senator Clinton wouldn't want to take Vitter on about questions of infidelity, less we be reminded of the past.  The more Senator Clinton avoids the issue, the better for her.  So what does Mrs. Vitter think?  I'm not sure how she felt when the story broke in July of 2007.  Due to the sensitivity of the Vitter's marriage and privacy, no one does.  But I do know how she felt about the larger issue of philandering and sex crimes from a statement sometime in the year 2000: "I'm a lot more like Lorena Bobbitt than Hillary. If he [Vitter] does something like that, I'm walking away with one thing, and it's not alimony, trust me."

I'm not sure if Mrs. Vitter stayed true to her word or not, but her husband sure does have a lot of balls to be lecturing Senator Clinton about disclosure and morality.