Lies, Racism, and a Wide Stance: The Larry Craig Tapes
Oct. 27 2008, Published 7:07 a.m. ET
DEFINITELY NOT GAY Craig
With so much spin and the media trying to play catch-up on the Sen. Larry Craig arrest we missed three months ago, perhaps a revisit to his arrest interview is in order. The highlights:
Cop: Okay, sir. We deal with people that lie to us everyday.
Craig: I'm sure you do.
Cop: I'm sure you do to sir.
Craig: And gentleman so do I.
Later, Craig offers insight into his squat style ...
Cop: Okay. And when you went in the stalls, then what?
Craig: Sat down.
Cop: Okay. Did you do anything with your feet?
Craig: Positioned them, I don't know. I don't know at the time. I'm a fairly wide guy.
Cop: I understand.
Craig: I had to spread my legs.
Cop: Okay.
Craig: When I lower my pants so they won't slide.
Cop: Okay.
And finally, a whiff of subtle racism from the interviewing officer ...
Cop: I just, I just, I guess, I guess I'm gonna say I'm just disappointed in you sir. I'm just really am. I expect this from the guy that we get out of the hood. I mean, people vote for you.
(Full Craig interview transcript after the jump!)