Five weeks ago, Senator Craig announced his intent to resign Sept. 30 if he could not have his guilty plea rescinded. But Craig, who bridled at colleagues' not-so-subtle hints to leave, reneged on the deal Thursday.
He vowed not to seek a fourth term in November 2008, and the seat is likely to stay in Republican hands. Who can believe that?
Craig, 62, was arrested June 11 in a men's room in the Minneapolis airport by an undercover officer. The officer said Craig exhibited behavior consistent with seeking a sexual encounter. His arrest and guilty plea were reported Aug. 27 by Roll Call.
In Minnesota on Thursday, Hennepin County Judge Charles Porter ruled: "Because the defendant's plea was accurate, voluntary and intelligent, and because the conviction is supported by the evidence ... the defendant's motion to withdraw his guilty plea is denied."
The republican national convention will be held about 7 miles away from the bathroom. HOW CONVENIENT.
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