What can make the politics of Komen for the Cure’s Planned Parenthood decision look worse? Have a scandal-plagued, right-wing senator take credit for the decision.
Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) … lauded Komen’s action, saying: “This is a welcome, long-overdue decision that will make Komen more effective in the fight against breast cancer, which is why I wrote a letter to Komen’s founder and CEO last May urging her to take this step.” […]
Vitter had sent a letter to Komen founder and CEO Nancy Brinker urging her to end Komen’s association with Planned Parenthood and give the grant money directly to mammogram providers.
Vitter is perhaps best known for running as a “family values” conservative who was later caught hiring prostitutes.
The senator’s boasts notwithstanding, Komen’s decision has caused quite an uproar. Planned Parenthood’s supporters have responded by contributing $400,000 to the health organization in just one day. (By some estimates, that figure is even higher.) That doesn’t make up for the loss of $700,000 in grants, but after one day, it’s close.
Even one of Komen’s own affiliates is outraged.









