The Idaho Statesman's ongoing investigation into Larry Craig's alleged homosexual escapades has gotten quite a bit of attention for a story that hadn't even been printed. For those of you who've heard about the article but haven't actually read it, here's an excerpt:
"Sure, the rumors have been making the rounds for years," Craig laughed, absentmindedly toying with the jewel case for the Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall CD playing in the background. "But it's really nothing more than a partisan witch hu... oooh, listen to how she really sells the song here!"
"Larry, maybe our visitor wants to hear something, you know, besides Judy Garland?" ventured Mrs. Craig meekly, entering the room with a tray weighted down with mojitos and baked brie.
"Oh no, bitch did not go there!" Craig replied, snapping his fingers for emphasis. Seemingly embarrassed by his outburst, he then leaned back and lit a Virginia Slims Menthol Light 100. He inhaled deeply, savoring the sensation, exhaled, and looked at me as if actually seeing me for the first time. "Say. You're really built. Do you work out?"