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It's okay Stevens, time to take off the suit and put on the orange one, along with the handcuffs! Alaska, it's about time for a new Governor too, don't ya think?!

I agree, maybe not prison, but then again if it was any other ordinary Joe he would go so why not!!!! POOR SARAH!!!! I guess GOD didn't open that door!!!

Stevens is too old to go to prison. He should just go somewhere and sit down, try to enjoy the time he has left. His loss is good news, though. Every time I thought there was no way the Dems could make it to 60, they win a race. Two to go. Yes!

Oh yeah and perhaps Sarah Failin can just, you know, go away now since we don't have to see her on the national scene as a senator.

Well, thankfully, the man gets to retire BEFORE he goes to jail!

Now I hope he will spend every day of his life in jail, and that he won't be able to enjoy one cent of his obscene Senate retirement.

Send him to the old folks home, not prison.

One ugly corrupt man out the door. May he take his party and Palin with him. Thank god that she lost a window to inflict herself on the nation in the Senate. If I were her I'd take that book deal and get it out in a month or two.

Not trying to be mean here, but when an 85 yo guy clings to power like Ted Stevens did till yesterday or so, that speaks volumes...and makes one suspicious and dissappointed at the same time.
The only thing in his favor: not seeking Bush's pardon.
Let him live the few years left of his life in peace. I don't want him in jail, he's too old for that, I just want a public apology and repent.

*Na na na-na....... Na na na-na..... Hey hey hey..... Goodbyyyyyyy!!!!!*

Good to see this guy gone.

YAY!!!

Red Red Whine:
Exactly where was my history lesson in that mess?

"Does a polar bear, well, you know, in the woods?"

Actually I don't think they do, but the lipsticked Pit Bull with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder will most definitely hold a press conference. After all, it is all about her.

Stevens ain't goin' to prison, y'all. Bush will pardon him for sure, along with any other Republicans - donors, cronies, child molesters, etc. - that need one.

I HOPE HE DOESN'T DO ANY JAIL TIME. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR LIFE DUDE! LIKE FRED SANFORD (REDD FOXX) WOULD SAY, "PEACE AND HAIR GREASE".

Finally, let him exit stage right. See you in court Stevens.

Aren't you going to follow Palin's lead and at least congratulate the new Senator Begich???

Good riddance. Hopefully Alaskans will show Sarah Palin the door next election cycle as well.

where is the IRS.???? if i miss putting anything over 100.oodollars, i'm in aduit hell. stevens should pay back everything AND do some prison time,,But neither will happen...same goes for the clothes{she kept some]WHERE are you IRS????and a $5000,000 house. politics here i come

OK Ted. Now get ready to do some jail time. It will be well deserved.

n e w w o r l d o r d e r
obama-biden...the change we need.....!

Thank goodness on a wise choice!!

THANK GOD, now if Americans would just get a CLUE when it comes to Sarah Palin. I can't believe Republicans are that gullible to buy into her BS. It's amazing. I guess when you take into consideration that people voted for Ted Stevens, that in itself speaks to their state of mental denial.

It's like inviting a bank robber into your house and then call the police when you noticed you've been robbed!!!!

Alaska has had MORE convicted politicians than any other state. You would think they would have a clue by now. DAH.

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES!! GET RID OF GOV. PALIN!!

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES!! GET RID OF GOV. PALIN!

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES!! GET RID OF GOV. PALIN!

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES!! GET RID OF GOV. PALIN!

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES!! GET RID OF GOV. PALIN!

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

It's frightening to me that the people of Alaska came so close to reelecting someone who was just convicted on multiple felony counts.

And just today Palin expressed her gratitude to this UNREPENTANT DOMESTIC FELON!

I don't like the guy, but he did go down gracefully.

Come on, fellow dems, he may have been convicted, but serving that long is worthy of recognition. Cut him a break. I'm sure he's not that bad of a guy.

Instead of hearing the sleigh bells ringing here is the new lyrics. "Lets hear those shackles go a clinging along, it's a nasty weather in Alaska today. Lets hear those cell bars closing behind him. Another thief has been put away..Giddy up Giddy up lets go, it's finally going to show, that no one is above the law not even Stevens, Palin say good-bye to him and make him warm. Can't have him catch a cold. Yee Ha".

Good now go join the democrats!

Stevens has no idea what one should do when he is a convicted felon. He has no pride in himself, he should be put in jail like all convicted felons!

steve

Maybe he can work for Sarah, that would be more punishment than the orange jumpsuit.

If You See A Piece Of Soap On The Shower Floor . . . Dont Bend Over To Pick It Up!

Now send him straight to jail to await trial. Maybe Palin will be a pal and post bail for him.

@K November 19th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Just a little history lesson for you (grammar is your strong point I guess, but facts apparently allude you):

A bunch of names you mention, some criminal charges you throw out..all of them nothing but conspiracy theories being clutched at by right wing freaks trying not to be ashamed of the corruption running rampant in their party.

Here's the simple truth: Your people are being convicted of actual crimes and corruption. In return all you can do is flail around spewing out distorted facts, absolute lies and pathetic slander, none of which have been backed by any judicial findings. Ok, I know your kind, your response is another conspiracy theory and an absolute belief that your ridiculous claims hold any water. Mean while, 7 felony counts on your boy wonder are some minor inconveniences that the whole world should just over look.

Ignorance is bliss, so you must be one hell of a happy person. It's people like you that vote for criminals and republicans (what's the difference really?).

RIP GOP!

I guess a change has come to Alaska also. Be careful Sarah. You better keep the builders of your house under wraps. Loose lips sink ships.

I'm amazed that Stevens conceded the moment news came down....or was he told by his republican colleagues to vacate the office like a man who is part of the reason Americans distrust, and dislike DC politicians. Unless of course your the one who thought they booked government contracts with gifts that were already accepted.

Wow, I wonder if they'll let Stevens wear his Hulk tie in the prison cafeteria.

Stevens concedes race.Well I should hope so,the man is eighty-five,
but the story doesn't say how long a race it was.Half-mile,mile,I need to know before thinking if maybe he just woosed out.

@ 3 strikes, why do you hate the United States of America? Be a part of the solution to her problems or sit in the corner, hiding behind her flag, and suck your thumb you coward.

time for you to trade your thousand dollar suits, for a nice bright orange suit... enjoy prison teddy boy

By hook or by crook., Stevens brought in a lot of money to Alaska. Probably, more by crook. One thing that is for sure, Alaska received more money from the Federal government than they paid into the system. Sounds like wealth distribution to me. Other states paid more taxes so that Alaska could get more welfare! I guess that means, Stevens and his Alaskan GOP hoods are a bunch of Socialists!

Thank God you are leaving!

Good. Do us a huge favor – please take Palin with you!

Ted Stevens is not a bad man. I didn't agree with some of his policies but he was actually a moderate Republican. I'm not convinced he deserves to go to jail and that his actions are particularly serious.

without the help of so many Alaskans – people who I am honored to call my friends. I will always remember their thoughts, prayers, and encouragement."

especially when you set out on that new deck of yours.

See Ya.........................

Good Luck and enjoy your life.

Thankyou Senator Stevens for your graciousness and dedication to Alaska and Alaskans. I admire you for the work you've done. I'm a Democrat and have never voted for you, but you were miles above any of the other Republicans we've had in Alaskan city, state and federal political positions in recent memory. I hope Mark Begich does come to you for advice on occasion. You have been a very hard worker, but so is Mark. Take a break. Enjoy a little down time. Mark is a good person to carry the torch for Alaska.
Nicki of Anchorage, AK

Come on, Alaska, now get rid of your corrupt governor!!!!!!!! Are you really okay with flying her kids to uninvited events around the country?

85 years old and greedy.
What a way to end a career.

OFF TO THE ICE PRISON FOR YOUR OLD CORRUPT SELF! WE WON'T MISS YOU AS YOU SPEND YOUR "MONTHS" IN THE SLAMMER WHERE YOU BELONG!

Thankyou Senator Stevens for your graciousness and dedication to Alaska and Alaskans. I admire you for the work you've done. I'm a Democrat and have never voted for you, but you were miles above any of the other Republicans we've had in Alaskan city, state and federal political positions in recent memory. I hope Mark Begich does come to you for advice on occasion. You have been a very hard worker, but so is Mark. Take a break. Enjoy a little down time. Mark is a good person to carry on the torch for Alaska.
Nicki of Anchorage, AK

See yah Stevens, your too old and your a crook!

The Senator claims that he would not wish his termoil on his worst enemy

So why then did he feel it was OK to bring it upon himself

He's the one who thought that he could get away with lies and cheating

So now pay your bill sir ...

Whats due is due ...

3strikes – you are a tool

you had a long senate career. thank you for conceding.

have a great retirement.

republican empire is done until Democrats make mistakes.. GOP is under the sea for atleast 15 years

too old to go to prison

GOOD BYE.

A well deserved loss ...

Prison time should be next

as with any other senator serving their state, you pulled for yours and helped them out a lot representing them during your years in the senate and trying to get what was best for alaska, as any other senator would do for their state. plus, trying to better the lives of the people. screw the naysaying nobama democrats, may their reign burn in hell, because they have not a care in their cold hearts, and you should have done the right thing instead of getting into that corruption. adiu, senator stevens, from a repub that will watch the democrats crash and burn

Speaking of dimwits...did you people even make it through the 8th grade? Your atrocious grammar, spelling and punctuation speak volumes as to the state of our educational system!

Now, how about some fairness? Dodd, Reid and all the other Democrats who have made millions off sweet heart deals, not to mention you and me...where's their punishment? What's that I hear?? Ah, yes, only the sound of crickets!

Here's one better...statute of limitations? Murder? Ted Kennedy? Hello, anyone out there??

RIP Mary Jo!

Now it is time to look into Sarah's free $500,000 house. So far there is nothing to show that this lovely home was anything more than a gift from the contractors who won the Wasilla sports arena plum. IRS? Are you out there?

duh–how stupid is this man. you betcha Sarah's not happy . She's next in line for the axe !

Pat F November 19th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

@HC4BO and others who see the Hand of God Behind Every Democratic Victory:

Get real. Politics is politics – render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, remember? Democratic victories are no more the "will of God" than the Reagan revolution was in 1980, or the 1994 Republican takeover of Congress was in 1994. God doesn't get involved in anything so grubby and sordid as politics.

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I think maybe HC4BO was referring to God slamming a door in Palin's face because of the interview Palin did when she spoke of God opening a door for her to bust through or something like that.

Of course God wouldn't get involved in politics, too dirty.

The man is 85 years so he needs to enjoy life. He made a wise choice.

He never should have ran in the first place. he is a convicted felon. Talk about pompus

A 5 year sentence ought to be enough for a life sentence for Stevens.

A convicted felon narrowly lost an election. Does this mean the system works?

Ted gets his punishment, so please be nice. I'm not a big fan of the GOP, but you gotta know that if you break the rule, you pay the price.

Will Sarah Palin call a press conference? Does a polar bear, well, you know, in the woods?

I suppose conceding the election was better than the alternative, even if it meant that the governor could appoint his replacement. Still thinking of himself I guess.

Maybe he can work part-time with Joe the Plumber.

@LIP, very literate. Thanks for the interlude of wisdom.

@HC4BO and others who see the Hand of God Behind Every Democratic Victory:

Get real. Politics is politics – render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, remember? Democratic victories are no more the "will of God" than the Reagan revolution was in 1980, or the 1994 Republican takeover of Congress was in 1994. God doesn't get involved in anything so grubby and sordid as politics.

A great man, Senator Stevens.

Feel so sad to see you becomes a victim of political fighting.

W00-Hoo!
2 loses for Alaska!!

Ted Stevens may concede and go into retirement to enjoy all of his ill gotten gains while the rest of his republican party fiddle while the country slides into a depression.

Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone.
Seems that there have been a belly full of politicians that have benefited from their jobs, both Republican and Democrat. Stevens was good for Alaska bringing back literally billions to the Alaskan people in the 45 years that he served them. But, as always , the good is oft interred with their bones and the bad lives after them.

Good riddance, another corrupt republican gone!

He's a conman.

And well-dressed one, too!

Too bad.

this chapter is closed.

As a registered Libertarian, I can say that at least Sen. Stevens went out with dignity, instead of drawing it through a recount just to be kicked out. I can respect Sen. Stevens conceding the race.

See ya...CROOK!!

Great to see the voters finally give this guy his comeuppance.

How about Bill Clinton next? Who does he think he is, picking and choosing what he discloses about his finances? As we see from Stevens' example, personal finances relate pretty directly to policy decisions. Hillary would be a great SoS choice, but Obama can't risk having a Stevens-like fiasco in his administration.

I wanted to see a convicted felon elected to the Senate. The Senate is a white man's prison. LOL. With friends like these...
But seriously folks,

Two left to go!!!!

Good riddance

Good job Mr. Stevens, I now respect you...Sort of

Now that we are done with these crooks from Alaska, we can move on.

Put the felon in jail now!

God is closing the door for you Sarah stay out and don't come back. you betcha...wink wink

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy now.... digging ditches, you will dig one for yourself.
CNN... can you stop the moderate me.

What is the point in sending in any comments, you pick and choose, according to your likes and dislike. This will be my last post to your site and I will be avoiding your TV outlet, as well. Why don't you just join with Fox Noise. you're almost as bad as they are !!? You can count on my promoting your unbiased approach, by all means !!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE AND WHOLE. NOW.

Well let's just hope he speaks English far better than Sarah Palin!!!

AND, TWO TO GO!

Helene, couldn't have said it better myself. Time for Palin to just go away. Hope she will NOT be re-elected. Sorry excuse for a Governor.

Freakin' sweet!

I agree Helene. I wish there was a stop Palin campaign. Or get Palin unelected. I would donate to it. Anything to see Palin get booted out of politics for good. She is nothing but poison.

Thank goodness. Now we don't have to worry about a special election that could have possibly put Sarah (moron) Palin in the Senate!

That was The Lord slamming SHUT another door in Palin's Face ...

Guess staring at Putin in Alaskan Airways is all she has left ...

YES!
Next up, a new governor.

Like I said yesterday, one more D in the Senate, one less felon in Congress, and the door slams shut on the right wing whack job Governor.
All in all, it's a good day.

Good! I am glad to see at least a plurality of people in Alaska had the common sense and decency to not vote for a convicted criminal, even it did not meet the 50% margin.

Alaskans look more honorable to me now than few days ago... there is still one to go ... Sarah Moose
Failing

Stevens has no honor, so he should stop faking it.

Seems Alaskans aren't as backwards as originally thought.

The fat lady never sounded so gosh darn good!

I can cry now. I wish I was him and he was me and I was in Alaska, then not at his house, too.

Good now put him in Jail where he belongs!

This is an example of how politicians should retire before they get too old and start making mistakes. Stevens was in the senate for 40 years and I am sure he did some good, but now is the time for the younger generation with new ideas to take over.

Is he going to JAIL now?

This is not good news for Palin. She just lost her Senate seat.

Sarah Palin failed in her home ground...

Sarah Palin is now paling arround BIG LOOSERS....

GotCha Sarah, Joe the lie-berman is now changed his hat....

How is first dude doing with Mooses.....????

in light of everything that is going on with Sen Stevens, maybe it is best that he lost. His loss will save a lot of disappointment later. God speed senator!

woo hoo!

Thank God, this is exactly what Kerry should had done in the 2004 election for a recount. May be he had some skeleton in his cupboard that only him knew.

There's an orange jumpsuit and silver handcuffs awaiting you. Your friends and supporters can visit you in federal prison.

This is probably for the best. Now, there is no need for another election and the circus that would come with it. This also saves the Senate from having to oust one of their own had he won and reported to Washington.

nice sound bite, he'll have time to write his biography

Good. Next should be Palin, the dimwit.