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I've heard way too much about Alaska this year.

It will be doubly tragic for Alaska when Sarah Palin in found guilty in her abuse of power case in Alaska. She and her husband gave depositions on Friday. Many, including myself are suffering from buyers remorse. Sorry McCain, no refunds. I'm voting for the Obama/Biden ticket this year.

Shame shame.... CNN has also failed to mention that the Anchorage daily news has endorsed Obama. People need to know.

Just another example of republicans gone rogue. We need a change and we will get it in November!

GO OBAMA!!
I know this has nothing to do with the article, but i'm an obamabot with no pulse, blindly gravitating towards empty rhetoric and an empty suit. But hey, better hope than criminals!! (Yes, that means you, Sarah)

It's the hunting season for lame ducks and another goes down sorry old man but you are toasted. on the other hand the journalist who interviewed Joe Biden ought to grow up and realise that although we need answers to probing questions at least we should be guided and uphold some ethical proffessional way of asking them. she was soo sided with lame ducks (republican, no wonder she and her husband are republicans). i think she needs to visit with CNN best political team for lessons especially Uncle Larry King that might save her career otherwise shame on her. and shame on Ted Stevens

Republican keep bring idiots like Bachman,Stevens,Palin, Bush and Hire more people like sean Hannity, Bill O'Relley we decmocrats are loving it. My Prediction is this year is the end of the GOP era, this party is dead for the coming 200 years.

Good riddance to this slimy Stevens. Rout out all who are dishonest and think they're above everyone else. Stevens is exactly why the electorate is so angry. For those politicians who claim they will change Washington, I challenge them to do so. I hope the Democrats do get the 60 majority, that Barack Obama is our next President of the US and that finally things can get done. With the so called "balance of power" it is proven nothing gets done. I'd rather have one party in power and then vote them out rather than what we've put up with over the past ...NOTHING of significance has been accomplished.

To quote our idiot President, Bring it On!

Slam dunk!

Well, all things considered, it could be worse. We could be hanging Obama in effigy and calling it "Halloween fun." At least it hasn't come to that.

Next is Palin with her abuse of power !

I would like to have the final say in this matter. He would serve the full sentence in a regular federal prison.
The sad part that the mental rejects in Alaska will vote for him in spite of the conviction. He did a lot for Alaska by spreading the wealth. Oops..I should not say that out loud.

How do you spell corruption and abuse of power in Alaska? Stevens & Palin! It sounds like Alaska politics needs a good house cleaning.

Looks like BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER. Palin Buddy, must have taught Palin everything she KNOWS about how to abuse her power. Too bad you forgot to teach her how to be effective and be able to answer questions during interviews. But then McCain was not looking for a REAL Person (mighthave been afraid of compitition) He was only looking for a PRETY FACE and a short skirt. Now Palin thinks she is really important and is trying to build a future from this. Too bad they have cameras now and all her stupid acts are gong to live on much longer.

Stevens deserves removal from office. But what is more distressing is that he's been in office for way too long. There needs to be term limits enacted (if they haven't already) to prevent this type of behavior. Two 4- yr terms is plenty for anybody. Perhaps they'll appreciate being elected a little more, although others, like Mahonney, get started early with conduct detrimental to the position they hold.

Justice was served on a high official. I'm very pleased with the verdict. More such verdicts would discourage undue influence in government.

Now it's time to investigate the dishonorable Govenor Sarah the Power Abuser Palin and her First Dude in Crime husband's link to the same connections. How much work on their house was done in the same manner? In their minds Alaska is so isolated they believe they can get away with things like that. Put them all in jail where they belong. Palin is no maverick, she's just another power hungry monster who will step on anyone or anything that gets in her way.

ya think! Knowing those Alaskans and all the attention they are getting I wouldn't be surprised if they elect the old fart in again.
At 84 he should move aside and let someone else corrupt for a while.

One more reason for term limits.

Poster child for pork spending and using his office for self gain. Watch Palin run for this seat in 6 years so she can emulate her idol.

I wonder if Rep. Don Young will also be defeated. He has been Stevens' congressional counterpart in pork barrel projects for Alaska. And then of course, there is Governor Palin, who asked the Alaska delegation to secure 200 million in federal earmarks for their state.

Power corrupts. Too bad we don't have term limits of 18 years max (3 terms) and also have a rule that says if you are 70 years old or older you are no longer eligible to run for any federal level seat.

Obama 08

Americans should demand the LA Times release video tape of Obama giving a toast to an anti-Israel PLO activist alongside none other than Bill Ayers.

Why is the LA Times hiding this from the American people?

That is anti-American in and of itself.

And for you liberals who want to trash me, LA TIMES SAID "WE HAVE OBTAINED A COPY OF THE TAPE" I am quoting their own article!!

I am innocent and will contiue to fight. Words of a US Senator convicted by a jury of all charges made against him. Our prisons are overcrowded with innocent individuals. But I am willing to give Stevens the benefit of the doubt, and say that he may very well be innocent, but if he is then he is a victim of senility and can not remember whether he made major renovations to his home or not, can not recall whether he purchased furniture of not. I am not sure what would be worst a greedy, crooked politician of a senior member of the US Senante that has trouble remembering what he does on a day by day basis.

This has not been a banner year for Alaska's Republican party, to put it mildly. Here's hoping the current batch of corrupt elected officials get tossed out by the Alaskan voters at the earliest possible opportunity (Stevens' Senate seat and the At-Large House seat on November 4th, the Governor when her term is up – if she is not impeached sooner). All Americans deserve better, Alaska is no exception.

I WONDER THINGS HE ALSO KNOW ABOUT PALIN !!!

Obama wants to spread the wealth. He said it more than once and you supporters are in jeopardy as well as non supporters.

Be careful of this guy who wants to take our money and give it away.

that is not the change we need.

Can't believe there isn't more outrage and other officials asking Stevens to just go away and not taint the entire party.

If you are convicted of corruption how can you stay an elected offical, especially one from Alaska where oil rules the state?

Let them lock the thug and throw away the key for all I care. Now let's how Palin pals around with this convicted felon of a Senator. Stevens, just like Palin and McCain is addicted to graft. They are all disgraceful.

too bad; we just hope he is not a part of the group that will raise gas prices after the election is final; on that subject, seems strange that a year ago when oil was at $60.00 a barrel, price at the pump was $1.70/gallon; today we have the same senario, but quess what, the price is $2.50, now, put a little for inflation, the price should be around $1.80/gallon; how do the 535 men and women running this country justify that, and their jobs at the same time..

Another crooked Republican gets caught breaking the law, and this one is a buddy of Sarah the Maverick

Have we not had enough losers in office?
We've tried both dumb and corrupt, lets give smart a chance!

VOTE OBAMA!

I hope Obama takes his own advice – not to get complacent and cocky. To paraphrase Yogi Berra – The election is not over until it is over; it is not over until the fat lady sings.

By the way, has anyone heard the details of McCain's plans? All I hear is that has a plan; I guess his plan#1: Find faults in Obama's plans or blast Bush; plan#2: Read plan#1.

Check out "Fact Check" on the two "closing arguments"... very telling. Nearly all of McCain's are "false" or "misleading" as compared to the vast majority of "true" for Obama. I don't think I saw one "true" for McCain...
Why does it need to be like this?
I surely hope that Amercia does the right thing and sends McCain and Palin packing.

Lock the arrogant, lying, self-absorbed crook up!

Ted Stevens is wondering how he went wrong running government like a business – Stevens, Inc. Call it more Republican corruption, and it could have a national impact.

Another rat out of the pole barn.

Dems are going to be taking over the minority without even trying.

GOP=Party of crooks and criminals.

palins guility of the same thing, and even more, when will her verdict come down??

Hey, CNN! Where's the story about Obama's 2000 radio interview regarding the redistribution of wealth?

Are you sweeping stories under the rug again?

Oh, Sarah! Oh, Sarah!? Who you gonna vote for?

Do you stand with the felons?

Or do you stand with the Democrats?

one of the magic 60

Send his crooked butt back to an AK prison and put Palin on the same plane

But didn't you hear him? He, like Sarah Palin, is innocent. And he was the one who urged her to run...does this mean she pals around with felons? And this was not 20 years ago-this man is her mentor. I want to know more about the building of her mansion, and how she can be out on the stump saying she's a maverick and fighting corruption when she does this same stuff. I also think that the wardrobe is not a non-issue. Isn't there a clause in the Campaign Financing Act that forbids using public funds for clothing? That McCain voted for?
The deceptions and whining and dodges are the reason the Republicans are losing-America has had enough.

Are republicans trying to commit political suicide this year? Stevens, Palin, Bachman, so forth and so on.

Ted Stevens has now been damaged. I do anticipate he will lose. Sarah Palin and Stevens have had lots of connections over the years. He helped her when she was mayor of Wasilla. Then he gave her a job. Newspaper in Alaska has long archived articles about their connections.

...and Sarah said that it is a shame for Ted Stevens and his family. Well, shame on him and shame on her!!!

Stevens down, Palin, Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld and Rove are next.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

'Bout time some of these old coots were convicted of the scams and schemes they've been playing for years under the guise of "benefiting the region." This old man won't go to jail, though, becuase he IS an old man.

Yet one more arguement for term limits.

We can only hope.

He is innocent – until he is convicted of being guilty. Now it´s clear he is a liar. Same old melody from the GOP.

Surprised? Another abuser Republican coming from Alaska! Anyone wanting to vote Republican is nuts!

ONE DOWN, ONE MORE TO GO , SARAH PALIN. THERE A COMMIN FOR YA.

Just another Republican politician showing us what they have to offer, CORRUPTION!

Stevens need to go and sit down somewhere. Not only has he been convicted but he is just too old!! He has been in the Senate since the 60's. It's time for change. He better count his blessings if he don't get 5 years in prison. Which he probably won't because he is too old!!

It is hard to believe Palin is not tied to Stevens in some way shape or form.

He is too old to go to jail. It's like locking John McCain up.

There is divine justice! Another Republican from the Republican welfare state gets his come uppance! I am waiting for JOhn McCain to make a public statement about how the "earmark king" is getting what he deserves. Think we'll get it?

Now is the time to take a close look at Palin's ties to AIP.
It is clear that the REPUBs are trying their old tricks again to prevent leagal voters for voting.
They are purging voter registrations to prevent people that thye think might be supporting Obama from voting.
EVERYONE IT IS TIME TO VOTE

MAKE SURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS
Check to make sure the machine did not change your vote to McCain when you Voted For Obama. It has been happening

Outrageous! High handed and equally as incompetent and corrupt politicians (from both sides) already dividing up the spoils of the Steven's fall from "greatness".

What we the people want to see is an appropriate punishment for a fraud, liar and cheat. Speculation has already been made that Bush will pardon or commute Steven's sentence. That would not surprise me in the least.

Lord, please protect us from our Congresspersons!

Another crook bites the dust orielly, limbaugh,hannity, Cunningham and other creeps and hate mongers their influence is about to end cowards always always lose. The best thing for them to do now is to pu t their lip over their nose and sneeze. The worst and most dangerous person in the world is Rupert Murdock. Maybe now he will return to Australia, whre his racist ideas are accepted/

I'm no Stevens fan, but it's hard to imagine an operator like him being bagged so neatly.

Ruh-roh! Be funny if Alaska goes to the Dems while Palin is trying to win VP for the Repubs nationally.

Just one more nail in the coffin. To the good people of Alaska, take heed. Don't send this one back to Washington, redeem your good state's name.

75% of Europeans want Obama to be president. Why don't we hear more about this? You have to understand, Europeans are SMART. They are smarter than Americans and they know what's best. They will work with Obama and tell him what to do so we can all get along better. We all need to understand this so we can get Obama elected and move on with our lives.

Look at the corupt SOB. There is the face of the repuke party.....loosers. I am so glad your party is down and out.
I hope Palin is next. She is just as guilty as he is.
But, I am sure old "W" as he departs the WH with both middle fingers up, will more than likely pardon him and Palin or any other Grand Old Party member who is a crook!

I am voting for Obama.....7 and a wake up folks!!!!!!!!!!

The GOP- the party of morals, values, ethics, character, and integrity. Not even close. More like the party of hypocrisy, dishonesty and intolerance. This Mr. Stevens (R- Alaska) is a criminal...throw him in jail.

Only wholesome good Americans live in REAL pro-American places like Alaska.

The politicians in Alaska are immune to greed and corruption and should come to Washington to reform and clean-up the place.

Obama 08

It really seems like a "perfect storm" for the Republicans this year. My goodness, isn't karma interesting. Let's hope this works for the good of the country and that, as Christopher Buckley said, the Republican party does some soul-searching after the election.

When the power hungry fall, they all fall!!! Starting with George Bush and Karl Rove to greedy, dishonest Ted Stevens. I hope the Republicans start laying blame for the loss of this election where it really belongs – at 1600 Pensylvania Avenue.. The lesson learned here as far as campaigning is concerned is here are all the way not to win a campaign. So Republicans when you start pointing fingers, turn that finger on you. All of you, supporting George Bush and Karl Rove are getting what you deserve. I smell landslide and control of Congress. The Democrats sure cannot do any worse than GW and gang for the first 6 years of his reign. Unfortunately the Democrats have a gigantic mess to unscramble and fix and it cannot be done over night. At least some of the power hungry will be gone.Ted Stevens is a perfect example of a political party gone wrong – gimme gimme gimme and all for free. Shame on the lot of you. If records were available, I'l l"betcha" you would find that her house was built from favors.

He should be in jaiil but my question is whats with all the early voting . are all of these people going to be out of the country Nov 4th? thats what early voting was for originally. Just shows how todays kids cant wait to do anything and they need it now.. I will wait and I will vote for Al Franken and thats all in my state. I was told many times The Dems dont need my vote anyway so this is the first year I wont vote for a Pres. I just wish theywould of had early voting during my 1.5 hour long Cacuss in MN But I had to work s was unable to stay unlike alll the college kids that night. This whole election year has been a sham ...... and Know Iam not raciest. I just dont think they are the right person Ive heard the same speaches of hope and change for years. I helped get a white coucilman put in jail in MN and a Black man in be doing a rallly in my yard. with over 300+ and I was only a community organizer at the time. and tell ya the truth I wouldnt vote myself in as president.

Tisk...He is Republican and from Alaska...GoFigure...

I'm not saying the Dems are saints, but these days the Republicans sure do have the market cornered on sleeze.

These GOP politicians seems to come from the same mold:

The cockier the better! Problem is that soon or later they fall on their bums.

thank god. the less corrupt washed up politicians we have running our country the better
Obama/Biden 08' & '12

The only reason this guy was convicted is because he is a republican.

Even with the verdict of guilty on all counts, there is still a large base that will vote for him to keep away a democratic majority. In the infamous words of Bill Mahr " Americans are too stupid to be governed". This has been evidenced time and time again such as Bush still has a 25% approval rating. Has anyone met any of these 25%?

I wish americans would take a page from South Africa's book, reject fear and loathing in favour of genuine change and progress, and re-integration into the world, vote Obama !

Another one bites the dust.....Another one bites the dust........Hey,Hey....

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

NEXT UP
PALINSs' abuse of power impeachment/recall
McCAINs' loss of ability to speak/think for himself
Bush being sent to Guantanamo for War Crimes against
humanity AND missapropriation of funds,Embeezzlement, etc.,
CHENEY also charged with War Crimes and sent to
Guantanamo to sit there FOREVER with NO REPRESENTATION

And, I must ask the RIGHT WING CHRISTIANS Repug-licans OUT THERE......IF you OPPOSE ABORTION........HOW in the HELL can YOU send our Men and Women to KILL or BE KILLED in WAR?

THAT is ONE of the MOST HYPOCRITICAL aspects of the RIGHT WING CHRISTIANs.

One of the best speeches I have ever heard. Once again, Obama is trying to heal the country while Mccain continues to divide with his rhetoric of fear and hate. Distorting the truth to win. Allowing his running mate to subvert the truth for their political gain. I am just mystified that anyone listening to the republican ticket could in good conscience vote for it. I have to say, I am very nervous about this election. I believe that race is the biggest barrier that we face. There is no other reason to explain why the worst run campaign in modern history coupled with the worst vice presidential pick in the history of mankind, is not 20 points behind. Everyone, please get out and vote for Obama. Now is not the time to sit back and think others are gonna carry us across the line. Dont believe the polls. This race is very close. We can not take the chance of a Palin run country, because i dont care what he says, John Mccain is old and doesnt look good. Just the other day, they reported that he told his staff not to schedule anything before 9am. How does that work in the White House? Get out and vote.

Is it just me or does the whole ethical thing seem to be derailed in Alaska? Who the heck do these people think they are and WHY are they in public office???

VOTED early yesterday for OBAMA/BIDEN!
Turn VA Blue!
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!!!

First Stevens, then Palin, then chenney, then Bush. All these republicans need to be thrown in jail!

The corruption in Alaska is so deep it makes waves.

Although Ted Stevens has been found guilty,he, like his fellow Alaskan
Sarah Palin " have done nothing wrong" in their eyes!!!!!
I would like to know what planet they both live on and how they get away with it????
It's amazing to me how he may still be able to run for his senate seat and Sarah Palin is still running around the country talking about corruption in Washington!!!!
I'm sure if it were any other American citizen they would be on their way to jail......I am totally amazed at how the legal system works for these kind of folks.......aren't we supposed to be a nation of laws??
I know I for one am sick of how the law works for some and not others and if you break the law of any kind you are punished in some way and not allowed to carry on as if nothing has happened!!!
It makes the whole justice system look like a joke!!!

How about issuing federal indictments to Barney Frank, Chris Dodds and Charles Shumer for their rolls in the fannie-mae/freddie-mac debacle which started this economic melt down?? Oh!! I forgot, they're democrats and as such are untouchable.

Sorry to be so picky...but when someone's name ends with the letter "s", the apostrophe comes after the "s" when showing the possesive. Such as "Ted Stevens'"...not "Ted Steven's".

If the people of Alaska send Stevens back to Washington it will be proof the the people of Alaska are the dumbist in the world.

Stevens should step aside and endorse Bob Bird, otherwise the republicans lose another seat.

I don't understand how the McCain campaign with all these "small", "petty" scandals (inside its own ticket as well) can still go about Obama's "socialism" and "redistribution of wealth".

The role of a government in running a country is vast,. That doesn't mean a "nanny state" or the death of small, medium or big business.

A fair and strong government menas first rate education for all, adequate health care, solid infrastructures which business can use for mobility and spreading their products around, renewable energies which diminsh dependency on foreign oil, a regulated business environment where people can invest safely, fair and equal justice, safe cities, etc. For that you need money and face it, the money comes from all workers. And I'd say it's ethical (not to say christian) to tax higher incomes more than lower incomes.

A healthy economic environment means all of the above and not just lower taxes, or else America and European countries would be happy with living in China or India and not just using those locations to produce cheaply.

I'd like to meet one of these 12% who thinks the country is doing well. (And have whatever they're smoking.)

what is the point in casting a vote? the election is "fixed" for Obama with all of the voter fraud that justice refuses to address , MSM bias, hidden tapes, etc until after the election and the powerful left wing stars and their vicious smears. There is NO chance in the US today for a FAIR ELECTION–cnn HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FRAUD BY NOT HELPING TO PUSH FOR FAIRNESS.

If the Democrats gets the magic number of 60, the Republicans will worry, if Obama wins, but if McCain wins, our country could be screwed, first of all Palin would not have a clue what her offical job of VP, remember she will tick off the Senate.... Mmm, well this could be very interesting.

please vote for Obama/Biden08/12

Just thinnk about it, he comes from Alaska too. Maybe it is time to really look into Palin's activities while she was there. The AIP issue is still not in the open. Her Husband was amember of that HATE GROUP and she PALs around with them. That group HATES everything abut America. Palin's contact with AIP is much stronger than any of the things they try to stick to Obama.

How could this be? Someone in Alaska found guilty of wrongdoing-NEVER! Just look at their Governor.

The guy is guilty of fraud and he is running neck and neck with his competitor?!?!?!?! In Alaska they obviously have a different set of standards for their elected officials.

Considering that Palin was found to violate the ethics of the Govenor's office in the "Troopergate" scandal and still has a 70% approval rating.

Looks like in Alaska the only requirement to get elected is that you have to be Republican.

This does not surprise me.
This man is very friendly with Sarah Palin, they are all criminals as far as I am concerned!
It will be a happy day when Obama wins!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

If I was running against Stevens, I would tie him to McBush and McPainful, not that his running opponent needs to do that now. He'll probably win by a landslide.

Ted Stevens is the poster boy for term limits.

That is so much true Power Corrupts- Politicians are very rarely Clean!! He represnts the State from Where GOP VP nominee is contesting! Bravo Joe the Janitors! who want to clean Washington, Wall Street. Their own ally is Stinking rotten.

Only in America can a felon not be allowed to vote but can still run for Senate. Let's shake the washington tree of bad apples while we have a chance!! These people are ruining America!!

Corruption from a veteran in the highest legislative branch of government in the land. I hope Alaskans have the good sense to "run him out of town".

fat cat: When crock stilling so long, came to point they think is their rights to do so.A lot like him still in the higher office, but they will get caught.
thanks god

Stevens conviction has nothing to do with Gov Palin or Sen McCain. He did wrong not anyone else.

Sarah the abuser (power), did not clean up Alaska, but thinks she can clean up Wash. DC.

How does John McCain get by without being taken to task with his PNAC, Keating, and G. Gordon Liddy ties. Why does he get to pal around with terrorists?

This does not help John the name caller and Sarah the labeller.

Will the last republican to leave the party please turn off the lights and lock the door?

When Sarah Palin loses the election she will return to Alaska as Governor. Because Ted Stevens is now a felon and will probably lose the election which gives Palin the right to appoint a crony to finish his term.
Solution...she will resign and have her Lt. Governor appoint her to the office. Then, four years from now she will run for President with all of that "Washington" experience under her belt.

If the Democratic candidate wins the Senate office on November 4, she will go home and write a best selling cookbook on how to make Moose Stew and other wild animal recipes.

Vote vote vote!

Barack 08

GOOD!!!!! What Arrogance is that this guy is not a convicted Felon and Still Plans to stay in Office?????? and Worse Yet there is no law on the books that state he can't serve............What a load of nonsense!!!!

Selfish behaviour became more and more a fundamental of the Republican party. They need a time out to get back on feet.

When representatives of the people sublimate their duty for greed, they dishonor theirselves and their country. It is an act of treason to sell out your country for profit and there are still many who have not been punished for their crimes.

Republicans are thieves

If more of the people we elect were charged and sent to prison for taking bribes and stealing from the american people we would probably have alot of senators and congressmen that would be looking after the interest of the people instead of stuffing their pockets with money from special interest groups.

Man, just kick this bum out next Tuesday and be done w/ it. If we'd get in trouble for lying like that, then he should pay just the same.

If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; But if you really make them think, they'll hate you.(Don Marquis)

At least there are 12% of Americans who'll never experience that hug of hate. Another 85% put "think today" on their remote. The remaining 3%? They are the rich and they just call a plumber. Right, John?

Whoops!

Good-bye Stevens and take that other croock Sarah Plain with you.
We don't need you people in Washington.
God is working with the Dems.
Thank God for this moment!

If he committed the crime and was found guilty, he should be justly punished.
GOP = Greed Over Politics

Commit the crime, do the time. GOP = Greed Over Principles.

Conservatism, as a principle, is dead.

It's time for the Republican Party to either return to the principles of Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt or go the way of the Whig Party.

He's a Republican what do you expect.

Just another in the long tradition of the Republican egomanics who think they can get away with this kind of thing.

Don't believe me? Just look at the list.

Sarah Palin is just another example. Where did she get her fashion excessory? .............At 'Rent an Autistic kid?'

Now that Senator Stevens is a convicted felon, I hope the city of Anchorage has the decency to remove his name from our airport. The airport was once called, "Anchorage International Airport," but was changed to "Ted Stevens International Airport" in honor of this crook.

His lawyers will argue that Sen. Stevens is just too old to serve any jail time. Then, Sen. Stevens will continue his run for his Senate seat.

Is the least reflection of how rotten the Republican composition is. Americans should rally round and vote these crops of bad eggs out quick. Obama 2008!