Vitter didn't lie about it for ten days, he stepped up to the plate and took responsibility. I'd say that more than anything is the reason he's still in office. Compare that to Andrew Weiner's handling.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/flashback-weiners-web-lies-13776485
Oh really?
Associated Press:
Sen. David Vitter on Monday denied charges that he had relationships with New Orleans prostitutes and said he will return to work in Washington this week.
In a news conference in suburban Metairie with his wife, Wendy, by his side, Vitter offered an apology to "all those I have disappointed and let down with the actions of my past."
Read the whole story: Associated Press