Craig gets pat on back from Bunning

For what it's worth, CLICK HERE to read Dana Milbank's column on Idaho Sen. Larry Craig in today's Washington Post.


It's by far the most entertaining thing I've read all day, including this dish-worthy nugget:

Craig gave the Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, just an hour's notice before returning to the Capitol for the first time since he offered -- then reconsidered -- his resignation after pleading guilty last month to toe-tapping and wide-standing in an airport men's room.

McConnell was not pleased to get the call. When Craig arrived for a vote on the Senate floor just after noon, he sidled up to a threesome of Republican senators: Jim Bunning (Ky.), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and McConnell. Bunning patted Craig on the back. Murkowski gave him a hug. McConnell stood still as a statue. The awkward quartet remained in place for a full minute until Craig retreated to a safer spot from which to cast a wary eye at the suddenly crowded press gallery.