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  • Craig leaves door open to remain in Senate

    09/05/2007 7:42:05 AM PDT · by Jeff Head · 100 replies · 1,799+ views
    Idaho Statesman ^ | Sept 5, 2007 | Erika Bolstad and Gregory Hahn
    Craig chose his words carefully during his resignation speech Saturday in Boise, according to a voice mail message he mistakenly left on a stranger's phone. In that message obtained by the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call, Craig tells a man named "Billy" that his choice of language is deliberate because it leaves the door open for him to stay in office. Craig made the call just minutes before his speech. "We have reshaped my statement a little bit to say it is my intent to resign on Sept. 30," Craig said. "I think it is important for you to make...