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Source:  KBCI TV - 10/14/2007

Thoughts: Things definitely are not getting easier for Senator Craig, even on nights where he is being honored for his years of work. Saturday was to be a night of joy and appreciation, but the mood was dampened by the lingering impact of the infamous “bathroom incident.” To make matters worse, just a few months ago the Senator said he was going to step down and challenge the issue in private, but has since then changed his mind and retained his position. As a result, he has prolonged the issue in the media while hurting his reputation, the reputation of a hard worker for the State of Idaho that earned him this special recognition in the first place. How quickly things change.

Article:  “Idahoans React to Senator Craig’s Induction to Idaho Hall of Fame”
By Callie Zanandrie

Cameras weren’t allowed inside the induction last night, but attendants said Senator Craig received a polite applause when accepting his award and now that Idahoans have had a day to absorb the news, they’ve got a lot to say about it.

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Senator Larry Craig’s reputation is tarnished by the now infamous airport bathroom arrest, but last night he was honored for his many years of public service at the Idaho Hall of Fame ceremony.

Craig was chosen for induction last spring, well before his sex-sting arrest and many Idahoans say they’re glad Craig still received the honor for a quarter century of political work in this state.

Amy Henderson said, “I think he’s done a lot for Idaho and I think he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. I think his personal issues should be personal.”

Fred Bauer told CBS 2 Eyewitness News, “I think it’s appropriate. I think what he had done for the state has been suburb.”

Others believe it’s not the hall of fame he should be in, but the hall of shame, “I think he made a joke out of Idaho, so I don’t think he should be inducted,” Kasey Swinford said.

Appropriate or not, Craig showed up at the ceremony, but answered only one question, “What do you have to say to your constituents?”

Senator Craig responded by saying, “I have nothing to say tonight. I am very appreciate of the award I just received.”

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