Although Sen. Larry Craig (R-ID) is waflling on whether or not he actually plans to resign, there's already been plenty of speculation about who would take his place. Now we learn from The Hill that one possible contender, disgusted with the GOP's handling of the scandal, is taking his name out of consideration:
Rep. Mike Simpson (R) condemned Senate GOP leaders on Thursday for their treatment of fellow Idahoan Sen. Larry Craig (R), accusing them of hypocrisy.
“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.”
Simpson underscored that he is not considering switching parties. But he also emphasized that he would not want to serve in the Senate, even if chosen by Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter (R) to replace Craig.