[jyl]

He was trying to hide his behaviour, hoping the conviction would go unnoticed.

When the news broke, he committed to resign. Then he broke his word, saying he'd stay if the plea was withdrawn. Now he's breaking his word again, saying he's staying to clear his name and serve his state via all his seniority and committee positions. Even though, he's been stripped of all his committee leadership posts.

Basically, he's exposed himself as a dishonest, unprincipled person who puts himself ahead of his constituents and even his party. If he resigned as he should do, the Republican governor of Idaho would appoint a Republican replacement and everyone would be better off, except Sen. Craig.

I suppose he wants to spend his $575,000 campaign funds kitty before he goes.