Last chance for young students to work in Larry Craig's office

Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho is looking for some college interns to work in his Senate office this summer. Parents, what do you think?

This is your last chance because, as you may have heard or read in past months, Craig has announced he's retiring again; this time he may mean it. In August word got out that the Congressional Republican had been arrested for lewd conduct in a men's room at the Minneapolis airport. He pled guilty in June.

This was the incident which introduced the phrases "wide stance" and "toe-tapping" into the idiom of American double entendres in 2007.

Then, Craig changed his mind when the news got out and tried unsuccessfully to change his plea. Then, he announced it was his "intent" to resign at the end of September. Except he changed his mind. Recently, he was rebuked by the Senate Ethics Committee.

Craig now says he's retiring next January at the end of his term. So this is the final summer he'll be hiring young students to work in his office with preference given to Idahoans.

According to our friend over at the Sleuth, Craig's news release last week says, "Interns have the chance to be an essential part of a working congressional office. They participate in the legislative process as well as ensure that constituent services run smoothly.

"For those interested in politics, it is an incredible opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how our government functions while serving the people of Idaho."

--Andrew Malcolm

Comments

[ScreenScribbler]

Larry Craig is a walking advertisement for term limits.

[USMale83813]

As an Idahoan, I can say without any doubt most everyone in this state is deeply disturbed that senator Larry Craig is still in office.

I can't imagine sending my 17 year old son to be an intern in his office. Larry Craig is a disgrace to the residence of Idaho. The sooner he is finally gone and hopefully forgotten, the better it will be.

[Andrew Oplas]

Mr. Malcolm,

Your rude and unwarranted attack on Senator Craig in your blog should be noted by anyone who believes in privacy rights. Senator Craig was entrapped by police in a flagrant, old-fashioned American-style sweep of public restrooms in the name of "decency." Very appropriate for 1958 -not 2008. Do the people of Minnesota feel safer now?

Senator Craig has loyally and effectively fought for his constituents in Idaho for decades. Your blog suggests that his alleged activity means he is a pedophile and that he somehow would be a threat to interns in his office.

Your comments are a disgrace. Please lay off the good Senator and his family!

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[Duffman]

What kind of parent would even take the risk of letting their children work for Larry Craig? These types of acts that Craig is accused of usually happen more than once. I wouldn't let my kid work there first because of Craigs legal problems, but 2nd, a letter of recommendation from Larry Craig's office carries little weight. I'd round file that application in a second just to stay away from the drama.