Senator Ted Stevens, R-Alaska was convicted today of 7 counts of bribery and a myriad of other things. Stevens, the longest serving Republican member of the Senate was already enbroiled in a hotly contested race in his home state. The Democrats had almost no chance of winning this seat, but after today's verdict, this just might be the opening they were waiting for.
While Sen. Stevens' conviction might be a blow to the Senate, he doesn't have to resign his seat; he can still run for reelection, and if he wins, he may still serve.
Notwithstanding, the 111th Congress begins in January and the Senate may, and they will, have to censure one of their own.
For further reading, Stevens Verdict
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About time that rat went down. He's been stealing from the taxpayers for too damn long.
I second that. A shame; Alaska apparently breeds crooks, i.e. Palin.
Isn't it cute how convicted felons can't vote, but can hold public office?
Ha, well, it's in the appeals process. Yeh, I feel you on that one, but in some states you can earn your privs back.
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