Stepping down has nothing to do with who the GOP nominates.
He should decline to run for re-election while this is still up in the air and be allowed to serve out the remainer of his Senate term. If this turns out to be a lot of hot air and the charges are dismissed against Craig, he can run for office in the future.
He should NOT be forced to resign his seat prior to Jan. 2009 unless it is PROVEN that he lied and covered up criminal sexual actions.
He pled guilty.
No. He needs to get his butt out so the GOP guv can pick someone NOW.
You are exactly right.
He pled guilty! He needs to go now his presence in the Senate pollutes the atmosphere in the GOP Caucus. His behaviour may be tolerated by the 'Rats but not by our side.