Sandy Patano, Sen. Larry Craig’s top staffer in Idaho, watched her boss announce his resignation this morning, then faced the cameras herself. “Larry Craig is one of the most honorable men I’ve ever known,” Patano said. “I’ve worked for him for 25 years. He has…
Q: Why September 30?A: Thousands of Idahoans come to me every year for assistance in resolving issues with federal agencies, like obtaining passports, resolving Social Security or pension problems, and I want to make sure as many of these are resolved as possible. What can’t…
“Today is a sad day for me as I recognize that Senator Craig has made clear his intentions to leave the U.S. Senate. He has been my colleague for many years, and I have enjoyed working with Larry, but, more importantly, he has been my…
Greg Kreller/AP Photo, Idaho Press-TribuneSen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, receives a hug from a supporter as he walks away from the podium at the Boise Depot train station, where he announced his resignation from the Senate today in Boise. Craig's resignation completed a stunning downfall that…
Idaho Statesman editorial published this morning, prior to Craig's announceentWhatever motivated the Republicans' defections, Craig's expected retirement is, as much as anything, a bow to political pragmatism. With a growing cadre of critics within his own party, Craig can no longer expect to represent Idaho…
Democrat John Foster is being interviewed by KTVB. Sez it's a sad day for Idaho and repeats the request that Butch Otter appoint a place-holder replacement and allow the seat to be open for a race next year.Question: Do you think that'll happen?
I'm going to keep Sen. Larry Craig's resignation announcement at the top of today's main thread for much of the day. It's the news of the day. It's historic news. In my almost 40 years in the news biz, I haven't witnessed anything quite like…
Item: Embattled Sen. Craig will announce resignation today (9:30 PDT), effective Sept. 30/Betsy Russell, Spokesman-ReviewMore Info: “It’s not a good way to end a career or try to keep one going – that’s the sad part about it,” said Northwest Nazarene University political scientist Steve…
If U.S. Sen. Larry Craig resigns, as a result of his recent arrest, who will be selected to replace him?*Butch Otter 15*Mike Simpson 6*Bill Sali 3*Jim Risch 50*Other 15*Dirk Kempthorne 8
Eagle Eye I just got off the phone with Maureen from the CDA Press. This is the first I have learned of any negative comments about our intention to offer the position to Hazel. It should not surprise you that I do not agree with…
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