Coleman: Craig's Conduct 'Unbecoming A Senator'

[goodhue]

Source: WCCO News (Associated Press)

(AP) Boise, Idaho
Idaho Sen. Larry Craig's political support eroded significantly Wednesday as three fellow Republicans in Congress called for his resignation and party leaders pushed him from senior committee posts.

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Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Norm Coleman of Minnesota joined Hoekstra in urging Craig to step down.

McCain spoke out on an interview with CNN. "My opinion is that when you plead guilty to a crime, you shouldn't serve. That's not a moral stand. That's not a holier-than-thou. It's just a factual situation."

Coleman said in a written statement, "Senator Craig pled guilty to a crime involving conduct unbecoming a senator."

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Read more: http://wcco.com/local/local_story_241152316.html

[jgraz]

1. I wonder how "ethical" these guys would be if the Idaho gov was a Dem

:shrug:

[goodhue]

2. Yes, well, Coleman has only one concern

His re-election campaign. And the conduct occurred at his home MSP airport, which republicans will be flying into en masse next summer. So Coleman really has no choice but to get ahead of story. Coleman is ethics free.

[jgraz]

7. Actually, Coleman's only concern will be finding a job after 2008

He's gonna get so crushed.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

19. He leads by double digits, doesn't he?

:shrug:

By 10-20%.

Strange(discouraging) but true.

[jgraz]

20. Al's gonna take him apart

I predict Coleman will actually crumble into dust during their first debate.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

21. Let it be.

[0007]

24. George Galloway did a number on Coleman that was absolutely

beautiful. Al Franken did a number on Bill O'Reilly that was also absolutely beautiful.

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

33. Last I heard, Coleman lead Franken by 10%.

Coleman started 20 points over Franken, and Franken's barely even trying right now. He hasn't even brought up Coleman's inaction re: Abramoff and the Marianas Islands.

...we have an excellent field of candidates for Coleman's seat (Al's not the only one running) so Franken might not even get the nomination.

[DCKit]

3. Last I heard, more than half the Congress had DUIs. Just saying. nt

[goodhue]

5. wow

That's alot of congresscritters. Not sure I believe it. 20% maybe, but more than half!?

[onenote]

13. link?

[DCKit]

27. The DUI 50% rate was some years ago, but I did a search anyway...

http://www.wwco.com/~dda/criminals.php

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/Aug1999/081699/criminalclass1-081699.htm

Edited to add:

From the last two lines of the first link:

"Number of members of Congress who escaped tickets and/or arrest from a variety of driving offenses ranging from speeding to DUI in 1999 due to Congressional immunity: 217

Number of members of Congress who were released after being pulled over for drunken driving in 1998 by claiming Congressional immunity: 84"

[natrat]

18. lets see it's ok to kill 1 million iraqis but getting blown in the mens room means your done

[Wetzelbill]

4. I will steadfastly refuse to make a lewd comment using "unbecoming"

in some clever, yet sick manner.

[movonne]

6. Duh!! do you think..I always thought it is great that our senators

look for sex in public bathrooms...

[0007]

25. It appears they have no problem getting past the smell of shit...nt

[atreides1]

8. It's Truly Amazing

Three "Christian" lawmakers and not one word of forgiveness from any of them, a lot of judgement, but no forgiveness.

I guess they forgot this from the Bible:Matthew 7:1-5 ”Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measurement ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote (speck) that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and them shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.”

[goodhue]

9. Norm Coleman is jewish

n/t

[Hardrada]

26. Speaking of that, what is LIEberman's stance on this?

[saigon68]

34. Forgiveness from those Ass Wipes (Never)

They are old testament fire and brimstone thugs.

Hateful homophobes, degenerate racists , Hoodlums, Gangsters and War Criminals

[rurallib]

10. If Normy wasn't up for re-election we'd hear nothing from him.

[ejbr]

11. McCain is so full of shit!

McCain spoke out on an interview with CNN. "My opinion is that when you plead guilty to a crime, you shouldn't serve. That's not a moral stand. That's not a holier-than-thou. It's just a factual situation."

Oh really, Senator walking in a safe market with over 100 army personnel protecting your posturing ass McCain? We truly doubt your ability to comment on factual situations, thank you very much.

Nancy should change the saying from "Culture of corruption" to "Culture of erection"

[JoFerret]

22. Time to resurrect the history of the Keating Five

.

[ejbr]

31. Can you refresh my memory? n/t

[wordpix]

12. how about unbecoming anyone? How do these guys get away with sex in a public bathroom?

Don't people walk in on them? Geez.

[goodhue]

14. yes, people complain about it

that is why MSP police have an undercover detail

[rodeodance]

15. The senator's spokesman declined comment. "They have a right to express

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070829/ap_on_go_co/craig_arrest;_ylt=AkSzSXPUBEOUXC70GFsX_xas0NUE



GOP senators say Craig should resign

By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent 3 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Idaho Sen. Larry Craig's political support eroded by the hour on Wednesday as fellow Republicans in Congress called for him to resign and party leaders pushed him unceremoniously from senior committee posts.

The White House expressed disappointment, too — and nary a word of support for the 62-year-old lawmaker, who pleaded guilty earlier this month to a charge stemming from an undercover police operation in an airport men's room.

Craig "represents the Republican Party," said Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Michigan, the first in a steadily lengthening list of GOP members of Congress to urge a resignation.

The senator's spokesman declined comment. "They have a right to express themselves," said Sidney Smith. He said he had heard no discussion of a possible resignation.

[onewholaughsatfools]

16. how can craig's rise like a Phoenix

he can rise like a Phoenix from the fire, by admitting he is gay has always liked men and was held back by society and where he was born, then admit he is now openly gay and will fight for the rights of all human beings, the problem is he is a coward and will go back in the closet and become one of the walking dead.

[onewholaughsatfools]

17. i did find it interesting that yesterday

craig thanked the media for allowing him to speakout and welcomed the media to ask questions on this issue, finished his speech and then walked away without anyone being able to ask, Senator Craig why did you try to suck someones dick in an airport bathroom.......

[Skittles]

23. LOL, conduct "unbecoming a senator"

that's true of every f***ing repuke conress critter

[cd3dem]

28. not too long ago Normie

The Star Tribune this afternoon reported that Norm Sr., a decorated veteran, was busted for lewd conduct and indecent exposure for allegedly having sex with a 38-year-old in a car outside a pizza parlor.

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2006/07/battle_of_the_bulge_indeed.php



Norm Coleman´s 81-year-old father was caught yesterday having sex with a 38-year-old in a car parked outside a pizzeria. (We suspect “having public sex” is really a misnomer for something that was far less tandem in nature, but there it is.)

When questioned about his father´s arrest, Norm Coleman said he is “disturbed” by the news.

http://vermontdailybriefing.com/?p=357

[ProudDad]

29. Now THERE'S a case

of the pot calling the kettle black.

Go Al Franken -- kick this idiot's ass...

[dmosh42]

30. This is normal for our Senate, just he got caught.......

Most of these guys are millionaires, and perverts to top it off. Just that they have the cash for all kinds of secret places whenever....

[cd3dem]

32. Now, can Norm Jr. keep his pants on?

rumors have been out there for years that Norm and his wife are married in public image only.... that she does her thing and he does his.... extra-curricular activity is what everyone says is going on... I have heard from MN neighbors of women in and out of the Coleman residence when wifie is out of town....

image baby

[ReadTomPaine]

35. And speaking of Norm's senatorial image, let's not forget these photos of him either....

That said - I'm happy to see him savaging Craig. It's always a pleasure to see the GOP eating their own.

[gasperc]

36. What going to the bathroom?

not disclosing an arrest?
not disclosing a guilty plea?

Please Mr. Coleman elaborate.