Conservatives Begin Calling For Craig To Resign Over ‘Lewd Conduct’ And Guilty Plea

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http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/28/conservatives-craig-ouster

Conservatives Begin Calling For Craig To Resign Over ‘Lewd Conduct’ And Guilty Plea

Yesterday, Roll Call revealed that Sen. Larry Craig (R-ID) was arrested in June for “lewd conduct” in a public restroom at a Minnesota airport. On Aug. 8, he pleaded guilty to “misdemeanor disorderly conduct.”

While Craig says the police misconstrued his actions and that he “should not have pled guilty,” pressure for him to resign is already beginning to mount in conservative circles.

On NBC’s Today Show this morning, former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer called Craig’s police report “creepy,” adding that “I don’t think Larry Craig can survive this.” Watch it:

VIDEO AT LINK

Though Craig resigned yesterday from his position as Senate co-chairman of Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign, his spokesman, Sidney Smith, told the Associated Press yesterday that “it’s too early to talk” about his Craig’s Senate future.

Smith’s comments have gone unheeded by prominent conservative bloggers, however, who have started shouting from their digital rooftops that Craig should resign immediately:

“Craig’s behavior is so reckless and repulsive that an immediate exit is required…He has to go.” - Hugh Hewitt

“I’m inclined to agree with Hugh Hewitt. The Senator did, after all, choose to plead guilty.” - Mark Steyn of National Review Online

“Hugh Hewitt calls for his resignation. At the least, he should confirm that he will not run again.” - Captain’s Quarters

“He’s a lying crapweasel. Should he resign? Well, yeah. If he cared about the dignity of his office, he would. But he obviously doesn’t, does he?” - Michelle Malkin

“He’s pled guilty. And we’re just finding out about it today. I can only say he must resign.” - Erick Erickson of Redstate

The GOP Senate leadership has refused to comment on Craig’s future thus far, only saying that they “just found out about this incident.”

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[TwilightGardener]

1. Sure--toss the GAY guy out. Leave Vitter there, though, even though

he also broke the law. His sick poopy-diaper-clad trysts were HETERO, so they're OK.

[Zensea]

3. Vitter hasn't ended up in court though

You're partly right and partly wrong seems to me.
It is a bit different since Craig actually pled guilty in a court.
I think if Vitter had pled guilty to an offense in a court, the same sort of thing would have happened to him.
There's also the matter of the public nature of Craig's offense (it's occurring in a public space) to be taken into account and I'm sure it is a factor in the reactions.

[TwilightGardener]

7. Well, he admitted to breaking the law. That's good enough of a reason

for me to expect his resignation.

[rodeodance]

2. I do think this is serious

[Parche]

5. This Is Series1111

I think they should dump Ari Head Fleischer......advocating war and killing in his
commercials :bounce: :hi:

[rodeodance]

11. Sic'm

[BOSSHOG]

4. malkin talking about the dignity of anything, that's funny

Once again, the only thing craig did wrong in the eyes of his TEAMMATES is that he got caught.

[cwydro]

6. His poor wife.

What are these women thinking? Hope he doesn't have kids.

[Hamlette]

9. he married an instant family. She has 3 children by a prior marriage.

He was single in 1982 but his web page says he has 3 children and 9 grandchildren. I was curious and looked around the web for answers. I didn't find out when he got married though.

[IDemo]

8. Personally, I hope Larry is Idaho's Senator for a long time to come

Democrat Larry LaRocco, that is.

[rodeodance]

13. on the other hand, if he hangs around for a while----it will only rub on the Repugs

[IDemo]

14. Like his mentor did...Frank Church? Here's hoping

[rodeodance]

10. its the bloggers, NOT any Senators calling for him resign.

[NNN0LHI]

12. If a Dem would replace him there would be no calls for resignation

Just like Vitter the Shitter.

Don