Posted by The Crux |
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) criticized Senate Republican leaders over their pushing Sen. Larry Craig to resign over a misdemeanor guilty plea after other Republicans had done worse without facing leaders' wrath.
Simpson was disgusted enough that he effectively took himself off the Idaho governor's short list of replacements for Craig (in case Craig really resigns), stating that he wouldn't want to serve under the current Republican leaders. The Hill reported:
“'I hope I never stub my toe and they throw me under the bus,' Simpson said of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and other Republican leaders. 'It kind of makes you wonder what party you want to be a member of....'
"“If that’s how they treat their own,” Simpson said, referring to Senate GOP leaders’ quick push for Craig to resign, 'that tells me they’re more interested in party than individuals, and the party is made up of individuals. How you treat them says a lot about your party.'”
"Simpson pointed a finger at Craig’s leaders for staying mum on the legal and personal jeopardy facing other GOP senators, including Alaskan Ted Stevens (now under federal investigations) and Louisianan David Vitter (who has admitted contacting an escort service).
“'They have people over there [in the Senate Republican Conference] in far worse trouble that they haven’t said a thing about,' Simpson said."
Simpson made a good point: one that many onlookers have already made.
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