Craig Leaves Message Discussing Resignation On Wrong Voice Mail

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Roll Call reports:

Sen. Larry Craig (R) opened the possibility of reversing his stated intention to resign from the Senate on Sept. 30 in a voice mail message obtained by Roll Call that the Idaho conservative inadvertently left at a wrong number.

Craig left the digitally recorded message on the recipient's mobile phone voice mail Saturday morning, about a half-hour before he announced his intention to resign his Senate seat at month's end. The message was provided to Roll Call by the phone's owner, who is a Washington, D.C., resident not involved in politics and is not the person the Senator was trying to reach. Craig discussed his forthcoming announcement more as a strategy to rehabilitate his political fortunes than a statement about his looming departure.

"Yes, Billy, this is Larry Craig calling. You can reach me on my cell. [Sen.] Arlen Specter [R-Pa.] is now willing to come out in my defense, arguing that it appears, by all that he knows, that I've been railroaded and all of that," Craig said on the voice mail. "Having all of that, we've reshaped my statement a little bit to say it is my 'intent' to resign on Sept. 30.

"I think it is very important for you to make as bold a statement as you are comfortable with this afternoon and I would hope you could make it in front of the cameras," Craig continued. "I think it would help drive the story that I am willing to fight, that I've got quality people out there fighting in my defense, and that this thing could take a new turn or a new shape; it has that potential."

Although it could not be determined who the Senator was trying to reach when he incorrectly dialed the phone number, Craig recently hired Washington, D.C., lawyer Billy Martin, who put out a statement Saturday in support of his new client.

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My faith in a higher being is restored as I watch these evil clowns eat their own sh*t.

And not a minute too soon.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:11 PM on 09/05/2007

The RICOTHUGLIECON PARTY: World's #1 Terrorist Organization: "Serving Humans" Domestically and Internationally.

Diapers, Feces and Prostitutes
Toilet Creatures
Pedophiles
Massively Corrupt Hypocrites
Jesus Freak Pod People
Corporate Whores and Bagmen
War Criminals
Torturers
Systemic Eco-Terrorists

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:08 PM on 09/05/2007

To the Republicans, this is all one big giant game. The game is all about "winning" - like a game of Survivor or Monopoly, and the carnage is trumped up and bragged about as they back-slap eachother on their accomplishments in the back room.

Republicans believe success is all about dying with the most toys or makng the biggest splash in the news. They are whores of the worst kind. They are war-mongering, blood-thirsty, greedy, fat, fascist pigs who laugh at those who ACTUALLY give a damn about poverty, health, and peace.

And - to make it all worse - they OWN the media and the White House.

The only thing "fun" about this is the news headlines.

It'll be sad when the Dems are finally back in power. The only thing the GOP will have to attack with is $400 haircuts and gay marriage (as if that's somehow a bad thing).

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:35 PM on 09/05/2007

ever try to sit in a 'wide stance' with your pants around your ankles? Impossible.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:30 PM on 09/05/2007

Yes, the hipocracy deepens. The kids aren't his; they're his wifes from a former marriage.
He adopted them.
Anyone wanna guess his stance on the "Should Gays be able to adopt" question?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:20 PM on 09/05/2007

Incompetence is an understatement. Just look at the headlines. Heck, even our own military leaders "accidentally" put 5 nukes on a plane. The fact that Larry Craig "accidentally" pleaded guilty, "accidentally" said he would resign, and then "accidentally" dialed a wrong number, is it any wonder why we're stuck with a president who "won" in 2000 & 2004 because a bunch of voting machines ACCIDENTALLY flipped the votes to a Republican idiot???

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:17 PM on 09/05/2007

I always wondered how Mr. Craig managed to reproduce not one but three times...now I find out those three kids are his wife's from a previous marriage...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:46 PM on 09/05/2007

Go, Larry, Go!!!
So is this what the GOP looks like without Rove at the helm?
Bring em' on!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:42 PM on 09/05/2007

Craig wants to stay in the senate long enough to get an earmark into a bill that will finance the study of homosexual sex in public bathrooms. He needs to find more locations!

Remember to chew before you swallow Larry

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:18 PM on 09/05/2007

I think Senator Craig should stay in office. How was what he did any better or worse than what Clinton did? What Craig did was personal and if he had not been so outspoken about gays and lesbians, it would really be nobody's business.

I would hope, however, that Mr. Craig would be more humble and a little less strident in his public remarks regarding gays and lesbians.

And of course, there is the delicious thought of the embarrassment he will bring to his self righteous party of fellow hypocrites. ;-)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:58 AM on 09/05/2007

I actually agree, gwpriester. His crime has nothing to do with his ability to be a public servant (though he's apparently commited in several ways! he-he) And besides, even if he's commited adultery so did Bill Clinton, and I wasn't shouting for his resignation anyways. Even anything incenses me about this whole affair it's Craig's hypocrisy! Nevertheless, if I were him (which I'm greatful I'm not) I would stay in office and let the voters of Idaho fire me--not the Republican bigwigs that would have my throat cut anyways!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:31 PM on 09/05/2007

Actually, he did more than just make "public remarks" about gays and lesbians. He used his vote in the Senate to promote an anti-gay agenda. I think that's when he loses his right to claim it's nobody's business.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:32 PM on 09/05/2007

This man is apparently ready to implode.
So many mistakes over and over and this is the third time he has been pointed out for homosexual activities!
Break the laws pay the price.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:49 AM on 09/05/2007

He's gonna' fight.
He's gonna' stay.
He's gonna' bring down the G.O.P.
He's gay, oh my.
That's what I heard in the next stall.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:38 AM on 09/05/2007

AND SPEAKING OF CRAPPERS...

I think that's where the Republicans' chances in 2008 are being flushed down.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:30 AM on 09/05/2007

If only. To quote P.T. Barnum, nobody ever lost money underestimating the intelligence of the American public. Despite everything the Republicans still have a chance to pull it out... a move Senator Craige would be intimately familiar with.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:09 PM on 09/05/2007

Bad boy, Larry Craig. You"re a naughty boy, you are a very bad naughty boy.
The majority of Americans think that you are a nasty, bad, naughty boy.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:29 AM on 09/05/2007



I wonder if his two kids are gay also?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:27 AM on 09/05/2007

I REALLY need to jump in here and explain something that EVERYONE needs to understand about Larry's little incindent in the men's room ..... when the Senator was passing his LEFT hand under the stall divider back and forth as the officer so clearly nailed him on (wedding ring!) .... the Senator was signaling that he was ready for the young man to put his erect penis under the stall divider so the Senator could suck on it! THAT IS HOW IT IS DONE. During the taping of the interview with the young officer you can sense the Senator's huge discomfort with having to admit to the young man face to face that Larry wanted the young man to cum in his face. THAT IS THE FACT. Sorry to gross you all out but hey public sex is a messy business ..... just like politics.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:24 AM on 09/05/2007


When I think of the comments you people WON'T accept.....

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:39 PM on 09/05/2007

Pardon me, if I don't give a damn how you know this scenario.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:06 PM on 09/05/2007

You are excused ... and please note: Senator Craig is and "old" man being in his 60's and the officer was a "young" man being in his 20's... no children involved. Please remember sex is fun and happy healthy people do it everyday!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:44 PM on 09/05/2007

Yummy.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:41 AM on 09/05/2007

Ick.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:53 AM on 09/05/2007

What is real icky are those here who like the child molestor who gets off repeating these 'sick' crimes.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:51 PM on 09/05/2007

HEY, I'LL BE HAPPY TO COME IN CRAIG'S FACE...

We should form a line....

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:32 AM on 09/05/2007

Do you believe he's being punished by the republican party for being a homosexual or for admiting lude behavior -----> http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=440

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:20 AM on 09/05/2007

He's simply being punished by the Republicans for embarrassing them. Hire whores (male or female), chase underage interns (male or female), or get off on public sex (this isn't the first of THOSE stories I've heard either). But for God's sake don't be stupid enough to get caught at it!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:01 PM on 09/05/2007

IT MUST BE THE MONEY. HE CAN'T LIVE ON $132,000 A YEAR RETIREMENT WHILE THE REST OF US STRUGGLE ON $30,000-$60,000 A YEAR. IT IS JUST TOO TOUGH.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:17 AM on 09/05/2007

He has to wait until he retires to fill his coffers...like our President.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:52 AM on 09/05/2007

CRAIG CAN'T MAKE UP HIS MIND IF HE IS GAY OR HETEROSEXUAL OR RESIGNING OR NOT. IS IT ANY WONDER OUR COUNTRY IS IN THE MESS IT'S IN WITH INCOMPETENT, SELF-SERVING HYPOCRITES ARE WRITING THE RULES AND LAWS AND SPENDING OUR HARD EARNED MONEY!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:16 AM on 09/05/2007

He can't make up his mind about anything, and he can't dial a number correctly. Sounds to me like he's not sharp enough to be one of those in charge of our government! He said he'd leave, we should be certain he does.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:14 AM on 09/05/2007

Craig's arrogance bespeaks the need for term limits.

His "I can win this 'game'" attitude, is indeed the GOP's position on virtually everything . . . rather than showing any remorse or concern for the nation itself.

That Craig so readily shows no honor or integrity within his admitted guilt, suggests a total emotional disconnect that "We The People" cannot tolerate in our hired representatives. It's time WE culled this herd (with a vengeance).

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:09 AM on 09/05/2007

Reminds me of when Newt was caught negotiating the terms of his own censure in a GOP conference call. Expect some Republicon prosecutor to go after the recipient of this errant phone message on some trunmped-up charge out of revenge, just like they did in 'Newtgate'.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:08 AM on 09/05/2007

"I've been a naughty boy, a dirty naughty boy a nasty dirty, naughty nasty boy..!"

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:01 AM on 09/05/2007

"THEN YOU MUST BE SEVERELY PUNISHED,"

Sayeth drag-queen dominatrix Rudia Giuliani....

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:37 AM on 09/05/2007

Yes, but he thinks he's got the cure-all for constipation.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:14 AM on 09/05/2007

Craig was clearly misleading the public once again in his "resignation" speech on Saturday. Here's the admission on tape. He also lied about the reasons for the Sept 30th deadline -- not to provide a transition for his staff, but to give himself time to try to clear his name.
He is delusional and a liar, so he's perfect for the Republican party. His whole life has been a lie but he can't see it. He doesn't even have the self respect to let this thing go after such public humiliation and embarrassment for his wife and family. And this is one of our long-standing US Senators.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:59 AM on 09/05/2007

This ongoing scandal and the bridge collapse make Minneapolis the perfect venue for the GOP convention. Can't you just see Jon Stewart reporting from the stall!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:57 AM on 09/05/2007

Republicans refer to the "Bridge to Nowhere" as code for "Were you circumcised?".

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    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:22 AM on 09/05/2007
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