It's Sen. Craig's abysmal lack of judgment that condemns his political career. He was indiscrete enough to look for sex in an airport restroom. He was arrogant enough to flash his ID card at the arresting officer in an attempt to intimidate him. He was mistaken when he thought he could "get through" this problem by pleading guilty to a lessor charge rather than contacting a lawyer and fighting the original charge. He probably is a hypocrite when it comes to his own sexual preferences compared with how he votes in the Senate on laws related to gay and lesbian rights.

He may actually believe he can redeem himself and win re-election. Again, I believe he is mistaken even though he is in a "safe" Republican district. The only way a Democratic challenger could win in his district would be if Craig runs again.

I don't think Idaho voters will believe that there was a "conspiracy" to nail him but evidently that is what Sen. Craig is hoping for.

Here's to his retirement!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble