On May 6, 2009, Daniels kicked off her campaign in Baton Rouge where she fielded questions from the media during a "listening tour."WAFB (Baton Rouge): Adult Film Star Kicks Off Possible Campaign (May 6, 2009)

Daniels campaign may have been set back when she was arrested in Tampa for hitting her husband and possibly throwing a potted plant at him. Or, the extra publicity may help. The charges were dropped Sept. 2.

Daniels has continued her campaign over the Internet during October.

Politics can't be any dirtier of a job than the one I am already in.—Stormy DanielsCNN: Push to make porn star... (February 9, 2009)

Originally, the focus wasn't even about making me as a candidate. I think it was about bringing attention to the Senate race in general. Then the response was overwhelmingly positive. And I think everyone is just running with it.—Stormy DanielsCNN: Push to make porn star... (February 9, 2009)

Our grass-roots movement spans the political spectrum and champions Stormy's philosophy of personal responsibility and the promotion of individual enterprise. We eschew partisanship and labels, instead judging our leaders on their integrity, character and effectiveness.—from the Draft Stormy websiteCNN: Push to make porn star... (February 9, 2009)

Voters are concerned with real issues that affect their everyday lives and not with political or publicity stunts.—GOP spokespersonCNN: Push to make porn star... (February 9, 2009)

1. Daniels has conducted two "listening tours" through the state to hear Lousiana citizens' concerns.