It sounds like Senator Larry Craig’s attempt to revoke his guilty plea in his men’s room scandal case is momentarily stalled:
A Minnesota judge said on Wednesday he would make no immediate decision on Sen. Larry Craig’s bid to take back the guilty plea he made after a sex-sting arrest, leaving the Idaho Republican’s future in the Senate uncertain.
Judge Charles Porter of Hennepin County District Court adjourned the case until at least next week after Craig’s lawyers argued he panicked and was rushed into pleading guilty after an undercover officer arrested him in an airport men’s room.
Craig had said he would resign from the Senate on Sunday but might reconsider if he could take back the plea and try to clear his name.
Republicans seem to be on a roll with scandals and wish they could flush the whole incident down the toilet. But that seems unlikely: because the judge has not yet ruled so Craig reportedly will turn the other cheek and not resign yet:
A Republican source said Wednesday that Craig is telling close associates that if the judge allows his attorneys to reopen the case, Craig plans to stay in the Senate through the trial.
Craig is under intense pressure from GOP leaders and associates in Washington to resign as planned on September 30.
If Craig stays in the Senate, the Ethics Committee has indicated it will investigate his conduct.
… A political source said Craig’s lawyer was worried the judge would pepper the senator with questions during the hearing. When asked about that Tuesday, Craig said it was not a concern.
Craig has denied any wrongdoing and insists he is not gay.
And for those who are interested, the Washington Post has a story giving details you always wanted to know about The Most Famous Restroom In The World (or at least in Minneapolis..)
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