Reply #20: AP link: Craig vows to stay in Senate

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071004/ap_on_go_co/craig_senate;_ylt=ArHwnGqIM_ZCbPHjclTkvjGs0NUE
Craig vows to stay in Senate

By CHARLES BABINGTON, Associated Press Writer 3 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Idaho Sen. Larry Craig defiantly vowed to serve out his term in office on Thursday despite losing a court attempt to rescind his guilty plea in a men's room sex sting.
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"I have seen that it is possible for me to work here effectively," Craig said in a written statement certain to disappoint fellow Republicans who have long urged him to step down.

Craig had earlier announced he would resign his seat by Sept. 30, but had wavered when he went to court in hopes of withdrawing his plea.

The third-term lawmaker issued his statement not long after Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter relayed word he has selected a replacement for Craig in the event of a resignation.