"The Post Register talked to a number of Craig's supporters on Monday, none of whom wanted to speak on the record. However, they did express their dismay, disappointment and sense of betrayal,"  said Post Register publisher Roger Plothow on their PostTalk board this afternoon.

mbogo , you're strategy is a good one. And I try to keep all of my thoughts, quotes, and posts in the realm of social criticism and commentary, and away from personal attacks and destruction.

Nonetheless, public officials' feet need to be held to the fire. Public scrutiny goes with the job.

To whom much has been given, much is expected.

Maybe there is more to the story.

Let's hope so.

From what we know now, problems include:

1) This was no squirrely adolescent feeling intimidated by the big bad court. He is a senior member of Congress.

2) Now he is apparently saying he overreacted due to a "witchhunt" by the Idaho Statesman. That is why he hid things, or so he says.

Senator Craig: welcome to politics.

3) Fat Cat millionaire attorneys who populate Washington know how to deal with adversity. That's why so many of them last so long.

Thus, the story from the Craig camp has huge holes in it.

Ethics investigation called for by Republican Party:

During a conference call this afternoon, Craig's own GOP called for an ethics investigation.

They have also asked if a US Senator pleading guilty to a crime now makes him in violation of Senate rules.

This regime is done.