Craig now says he won't resign. Will the GOP sick the Smear Vets on him?

[brentspeak]

Form a special "plumbers" cell, with Rove as its leader? What heavy smear artillery will the Republicans bring in to force Craig out?

It's not often that the GOP smears one of its own, but we just might see it this time. Anything to get Craig out of their picture.

[bemildred]

1. He can be expelled. It will be interesting to see if he is. nt

[tsuki]

3. I am beginning to agree with Rep. Barney Frank. nt

[madinmaryland]

15. How can he be expelled?

A majority of senators would have to vote to expel him. There are only 49 repubs, unless you count Lieberman. I don't think Reid would even let it happen.

[TwilightZone]

2. What is there to smear?

The guy is a hypocrite and a weasel. They don't need to smear him to get rid of him. He's doing a nice job of that by himself.

[MrCoffee]

4. Gonzo said the same thing. Patience, grasshopper.

[brentspeak]

8. Oh, believe me, I don't want to see Craig go.

At least, not until January, 2008. I like him right where he is: in the Senate up until Jan. 2008, and giving Republicans fits by his very presence.

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[lligrd]

5. Yep, Always Amazing To Watch Them Eat Their Own

as we sit back and watch the show. Popcorn anyone?

[WI_DEM]

6. that's his decision and it's their problem.

[seemslikeadream]

7. Tom Delay says they take care of that type of thing

as opposed to Democrats

[hlthe2b]

9. If he just came out and said the truth....

apologized for his lies and hypocrisy... how would progressives feel? Just curious....


He's done so much harm through his positions(unlike Frank), that I'm not sure I could defend his staying...

[brentspeak]

10. The governor of Idaho is a Republican

If Craig resigns, he'll be replaced by someone just as bad.

[hlthe2b]

14. Oh, yes... from a political stance, he should stay and do as much

damage to Repug credibility as possible. No doubt...

[IDemo]

17. Correct ---->>>

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=1694615&mesg_id=1694615

[dragonlady]

20. His replacement would be last in seniority

so not as valuable to the people of Idaho. The other 99 would all be slightly higher.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

18. It would be refreshing

and I think we'd ask if he was going to change his legislative positions on gay issues. Then someone would ask that we all email thanks.

[Nite Owl]

19. If he apologized and then

went on to change the way he votes then we can talk forgiveness.

[Fresh_Start]

11. I want Craig to keep fighting

He's got a big enough ego that he doesn't understand why he's being forced out while Vitter was embraced.

[Submariner]

12. Your NOT GAY! Hang in there Crai!. Don't let them push you out

Stay until after the 2008 election. Please! And remember "YOU'RE NOT GAY!"

[bunkerbuster1]

16. What's more, he's "NEVER" been gay!

I'm sure hoping that Craig stays put. This is grrrreat for us.

[LiberalArkie]

13. I hope he doesn't resign. He has really done nothing wrong.

He may now see how hypocritical he has been.