Idaho Sen. Larry Craig has hired noted criminal defense attorney Billy Martin, of Southerland, Asbil & Brennan, to represent him in his legal issues with regard to his arrest and guilty plea in a restroom sex solicitation case. Martin also was the choice of Michael…
There's historical precedent in Idaho for a governor appointing a replacement for a U.S. senator who resigns – and doing it quickly. In 1921, John F. Nugent, a Democrat, resigned from his Senate seat. The very next day, Gov. D.W. Davis appointed Frank Gooding, who…
Among Idaho’s four-member congressional delegation, only Rep. Bill Sali was standing behind Sen. Larry Craig as he made his resignation announcement. Craig praised Sali, who he said “never wavered” in supporting him. Both Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Mike Simpson issued supportive statements. Asked where…
Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo has put out a lengthy statement today praising Sen. Larry Craig, while also praising his decision to resign from the U.S. Senate. “He has demonstrated his courage and strength in making this tough decision,” Crapo wrote. “… It is my hope…
He took no questions at his press conference, but Sen. Larry Craig’s staff promised to send out a question-and-answer e-mail to answer further questions about the senator’s announcement. Here it is:Q: Why September 30? A: Thousands of Idahoans come to me every year for assistance…
Mike Tracy was Sen. Larry Craig’s communications director for 10 years. Now a Boise consultant, Tracy was saddened as he attended Craig’s announcement today, and heard the news that Craig will resign from the Senate after 27 years of service in the U.S. House and…
Any number of news outlets are airing Sen. Larry Craig’s press conference this morning live, starting at 10:30 a.m. Boise time, 9:30 Pacific time. Here's a link to one, KTVB-TV in Boise. To watch, click here.
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