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Alaska just seems like it is becoming dumber, and dumber...

If they want a rematch, then I think we should go back a few years and do the Gore/Bush vote again. If only we could rewrite history what a better place this would have been without the last 8 years.

Does anyone think Sarah Palin, can get more [out of step] with the american people? This women is way beyond help. Her logic, and reasoning are at times, confusing at best, and nonsense most of the time. The RNC should try to put a harness on this broodmare, before she brings the the whole party down.

Stevens is a sleezeball that should go to jail. Something is amiss here.

If Stevens were a Democrat, do you think she would be asking for a re-do? Get real. You guys lost, deal with it.

What's missing in all this is the fact that Stevens DID break the law. The case is being dropped because of a legal mistake Bush-appointed prosecutors made. Stevens should count his lucky stars he's not going to jail and quietly enjoy his retirement and remaining years of his life.

I don't know all the details and I don't fully understand election rules in Alaska so I won't jump to any definitive and emotional conclusions. It seems to me that the conviction would've logically played a role in the outcome of the election which I remembered was a pretty close one. So to entirely dismiss the idea of a special election does not seem terribly fair. If laws permit and if it's feasible and practical, an election redo may give the Alaskans an opportunity to decide, without the preconceived notion of Stevens being a convicted felon, who is best to serve Alaska. It allows them to decide whether they think Stevens is "still" guilty or not. Generally to me, if charges are dropped for whatever reason, then the person is not guilty. I may think he has something to do with it but it wouldn't constitute guilt. Who knows, the charges could've been brought on to Stevens with political motives.

Why would a sitting Governor allow somethinl like that to fall from her lips? If that's the case, then I think the American people deserve another look at Al Gore.

Laughable....when Stevens was in the thick of it she couldn't throw him under the bus fast enough. Will Alaskans wise up to her fli-flopping BS?

there is a season for all things, Ted should try gardening, part of the employment problem in America, the elderly will not step aside, isn't he eighty four, write a book

Anything to stop him from running for Governor.

In six years he can as is the right of any Alaskan resident and American citizen, run against Begich.

This, of course, is just silliness. It is neither legal nor logical to nullify the results of an election simply because there is "new" information. If this were the case, virtually all elections would be redone once the public found out that the candidates exaggerated or even lied during their campaign. Also, Stevens was not exonerated. The Attorney General dismissed the charges because the prosecutor withheld evidence from the defense. In most cases, this is grounds for holding a new trial. The AG in this case decided not to pursue this, but he never said that Stevens was not guilty, only that the trial was flawed.

Ted Stevens has served Alaskans well, but he has aged out. Yes, that means he is to old to continue in government. Alaskans spoke with their vote, Senator Begich won fair and square. I want to go forward, and not go round and round without leadership, we already lack that in the governor. She won't run for governor again, she knows she will lose.

This coming from a woman who could have been Vice President of the United States that doesn't know basis elementary school civics. Senatorial elections are not the WBA, WBC or IBF – Boxing Councils. There are no REMATCHES orchestrated by promoters!

Cleraly, this woman does not understand how the law works.

Lot of people very happy they don't live in Alaska.

Gov. Palin wants a rematch or "Do-Over" for the Senate seat? OK I do not have a problem with that. I do wonder if the rolls were reversed, would she consider a Democrat that lost his seat to a Republican in a like manner to be out of his mind if he / she were to request a rematch / Do-Over?

People I got to tell you that even a Village Idiot is not that stupid.

Sorry, Sarah, but we don't go back and change the rules after the game is over. If that was the case, why didn't we go back and "fix" either Bush election mistake?

Ah, yeah Sarah.........nothing in the ruling says Stevens isn't as crooked as a dog's hind leg. It simply says proper procedures weren't followed. I'm all for giving Stevens a new trial. The public needs to be reminded how much money he collected under the table–in return for his votes in the Senate. He gave away the public's money in return for personal gain. How pathetic that dimwit Palin still supports this jerk. Her judgement is way off.

There will be a rematch between Stevens and Beglch...in Nov. 2014

First off, there can and should be no redo. As much as Stevens was screwed by prosecutorial misconduct, the integrity of our election process would be damaged terribly if there was a redo for everytheng that came to light after the election that was at odds with the facts (perceived or real) on election day.

That said, it is interesting that it was the early votes cast (mostly absentee ballots) that put Begich over the top. For the votes cast on election day itself (after it was clear that the prosecution was not on the up and up), Stevens lead by about 3,000 votes.

Also, could one imagine the political uproar if the action taken by Holder was done by the AG before January 20th. The Dems would have been all over that. Notice also that Bush didn't hand out all the sleazy pardons (imagine the uproar if he had pardoned Stevens) that Clinton did (including those in which Holder and Dodd played a big role).

But in the end Holder did the right thing. And for those who want to convict Stevens anyway, remember that one is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in this country. Holder's action means Stevens has not been proven guilty.

I think she should pull a Blagojavich and wind up indicted on fraud and felony. That would be a great way to earn respect for her party and state!

Stevens was CONVICTED. He is GUILTY. Were he to return to the Senate he would be thrown out on ethics violations.

If prosecutors acted improperly, that may be grounds for dismissal of tha case, but it doesn't make Stevens innocent of the charges. His political life is OVER. And for that matter so is Palin's – beyond that of a representative for the uneducated right-wing fringe for which Palin is the posterchild.

LMAO!!! it aint gonna happen. Begich is the senator

Let's see Obama is not doing enough, the economy will get better and he had nothing to do with it. GOP remarks are so predictable that they have become a bore.

Sarah wants a re-do? This just shows how inept she is. The election was fair and legal. Stevens lost.
So she wants a rematch? Wantin' ain't gettin'.

There should be a rematch, but democrats dont want it because now that Sen.Stevens is innocent people will elect him so he can continue his long life of public service. Stevens only lost because liberal media already finding him guilty God bless Sen.Stevens I knew you were innocent and all the way down in Alabama. GO PALIN!!!

And a new election will cost how much???

Didn't she pay any attention to why IL isn't have a new Governor election.

I wanted a "Rematch" between Gore and Bush in 2000, after all the mistakes made in the Florida Count. But hey it didn't happen, learn to live with your new Senator.

There's talk about Stevens possibly running against her for governor, that's why she's pushing this. She ain't slick.

There can be no do over elections sorry Stevens lose fair and square.

Wrong, Sarah. The vote is over. This is not World Wide Wrestling.

Next!

Oh, come ON! Does Palin have even the slightest idea how elections in the country work? What a loon.

He may not have been convicted, but he was "disciplined" by state level officials.

Sorry Sarah, no do-over.

The only standard that will help us become a STRONG nation is honesty, integrity and honor.

Thank God I didn't have to hold my breath long. I knew she'd be back for another 15 mins. of spotlight. Stevens won't be back though. He might, however, become Alaska's oldest governor. Gov. P's damsel in distress persona will soon cause problems in her marriage. She needs to seek professional and or genuine spiritual guidance. God please help her.

Are these people SERIOUS????!!!!!???? While we may regret (and prosecute, if appropriate) prosecutorial misconduct, the election was done fairly and squarely. There are no credible allegations of election misconduct or even miscounting here. Begich won. 'Nuff said.

Move on, Sarah and fellow whiners. More evidence of why Gov. Palin should finish out her term and fade away . . . Lord have mercy.

Is this woman stupid or what? I have never heard anything so incredibly dumb in my life. What planet is she from?

Just because the prosecution cheated and the charges were dropped doesn't mean the man's not guilty.

I don't think that AG Holder cleared him of wrongdoing, I think that he said that the prosecutors had withheld evidence that could have made a difference from the defense and in the interest of justice, they were dropping charges. I believe some of that had to do with Stevens being 85 years of age and the Dept. of Justice trying to clean things up from the past administration. There should not be a new election. Unfortunately, candidates get muddied with non-truths in almost every election. Every time someone is cleared of one of the many charges leveled against them during a campaign there should be a new election if they lose? I don't think that is a very good precedent to set. In fact, I think it would be a pretty stupid knee-jerk reaction. Gov. Palin called for him to step down, if everyone remembers correctly. She must not have believed in his innocence either and now she wants a do-over.

CNN, once again trying desperately to keep Sarah Palins dream alive by reporting on her everyday! No matter how irrelevant she is to the rest of the free world!

This is hysterical.

The Bush DOJ has come under scrutiny in several cases for their handling of cases against deomcrats in an effort to sway close elections.

Now that a democratic DOJ requests that Stevens conviction be vacated due to the Bush DOJ's bungling, there is a call for a "do-over".

It's always fun to watch the republicans shoot themselves in the feet. Too bad for Stevens that his own party exposed his criminal activities, but their incompetence is no reason to overturn a fair and free election.

Get over it Sarah Palin, the election was fair and square, too bad I can't say this about election 2000, Bush vs Gore. You might have an option, go to the supreme court and let them idiots decide the election.

There are always outside influences during an election. John McCain spread countless lies about (now) President Obama. Had McCain won, would Obama be able to ask for a second election just in case people based their entire decision on McCain's lies? The fact that the case is being dropped does not change the results of the election.

Party First Palin opens her mouth again and shows that Republicans just don't care for anyone but themselves.

Every time there is an article about Palin there are always those on the right that proclaim that the Democrats are somehow afraid or scared of Palin.
I am a Dem and I do not fear Palin in the least. I believe she is a joke and has no place in national politics. I don't think there are any other Dems that fear Plain. The Republicans would prefer to accuse us of being intimidated by Palin rather than admit what a know nothing she is. She is a far right nut case and gives the Dems something to laugh at
She will not get a do-over for this guilty man.

Even the Alaskan king crabs are rolling their eyes at this one.

Ted Stevens is 85 and still guilty as charged, and should stay out of politics for the remainder of his life. He should consider himself lucky that for the decision made by the new attorney general, and call it a day. No matter what failin palin says.

now that is a good match up

Oh the case does prove he is innocent. When charges are dropped you are innocent. That is how law works in this country. Otherwise I expect the same people saying Ted Stevens is not innocent to cry and say Bill Ayers is not innocent. Don't be a hypocrite.

Do you think if a republican won an election they would resign and go for a 'DO OVER'. Look at Coleman in our state of Minnesota he is whinning and moaning and everything else to get the senate seat from the one who won the election.

I guess the republicans want to set a new rule. If they loose, do the election over.....hey that's a good one for Bill Maher's New rules.

Let me guess.. Palin wants her name in for senator too!

There is precedece for this. When strange circumstances happened in South Carolina the 1st time Strom Thurmond won (a fellow candidate died) he later Resigned setting up a special election. So I guess this means a Democrat Senator is less honorable than Strom Thurmond. Go figure.

Lets have a rematch between Bush and Gore!

She is just clueless. There is no other explanation for her. She just does not get that people are not as stupid as is she.

She do not want Stevens to take her job as governor so she is asking for a recall thatjust like her I wonder why she did nto ask for one in NOV when she and McCain lost the race remember god will put the right person in office those was her words.

Sarah, Stevens is STILL guilty, just not too guilty, kind of like you.

Sarah – your state could have elected Mr. Stevens if they wanted to – how dare you suggest that the people of your state didn't know who they wanted as senator – and to think you thought you could be Vice President.

Senator Stevens was not found not guilty. AG Holder's decision to drop the case speaks about the inability to retry because of prosecutor misconduct. It does not mean he is innocent. He could be, but this ruling by Holder is not a statement about innocense.

Palin should be blasting George W. Bush, whose administration was responsible for the unfair conviction.

Where is that outrage?

Sorry Sarah. Grandstanding ain't a good look anymore.

She has to know darn well that it will never happen. Sounds good to her supporters and the like, but this won't go down. Why not just suggest no taxes for anyone ever again?

i can understand that Governor Palin wants a Republican senator in Ted Steven's place, and as much as I truly want bipartisanship right now (even though both sides argue like crazy) Begich won that election fair and square. Minnesota still has things going on, but the US Senate election for Alaska is done, even if Stevens was not convicted of anything.

I'm an embarrassed Alaskan and I've no one to blame but myself, for I voted for Palin for governor back in 2006.

Stevens will be too old to attempt it. But this does sound like Sarah pulling her old tricks of ingratiating herself with an older political figure to try to work him to get some tips on the ropes of running for Senate and a future endorsement for her own run. Especially since McCain has backed away from her.

Palin:

"I agree with other Alaskans who would like to see an election that's free from improper influence."

Improper influence like YOUR call for him to resign before the election, Governor?

Begich won the election. He should not have to run again. It was Stevens own republican Justice Department that screwed up.

Big oil runs Alaska,period.

What a coincidnce for 8 long horrible years I wanted to have a Bush/ Gore rematch. But life goes on and even though I disagreed with the Supreme Court's descision in 2000 I learned to live with the fact that my choice did not get to take office. I suggest if she wants a rematch then by all means in six years she should vote for Stevens in her primary.

So, Sarah was against Ted Stevens being in the Senate before she was for it? Check her statements in October about how she thought Stevens should resign.

Charges are dropped against known criminals all the time. Remember Sarah, just because someone says you didn't do anything wrong when EVERYONE knows you did, doesn't mean you're clean. Ahem...troopergate....ethics violations....ahem.

Wow, this is pathetic. We have regularly scheduled elections in this country. If your guy loses, it doesn't matter why he lost. You don't get a do-over. And it should also be noted that prosecutorial ineptitude doesn't mean Stevens is innocent. I already knew Palin was a clown, but I'd love it if she stopped proving it every five days.

Gov. Palin is one tough, hard-nosed, leader and doesn't back down. She is principled in the face of attacks.

So now they want to rewrite history? The election is over and done with and the outcome has already been accepted by all. It was a real election with real voters. Take up any problems with Alberto Gonzales, it was his responsibility to assure appropriate prosecution. Begich should not be punished or even questioned about the legitimacy of his being elected. Sara, grow up.

Let me get this straight. Repubicans want Begich to give up the election he won, but Coleman not to give up the election he lost?

Only if the voters of Alaska can also have a do-over on the Governor's race as well... What's that Sarah? Never mind? I thought so...

He is guilty, he just got away with it due to prosecutorial misconduct!
Govenor Palin should focus on running Alaska until the end of her term and go quietly AWAY! I think the American public has had just about enough.

if you think he deserves a fair chance appoint to governor of Alaska.

Talk about a sore loser. The people spoke. Ted Stevens is out and Alaska has a Democrat in the Senate. Sarah and the other crybaby Republicans can just build a bridge and get over it.

Ted Stevens is 87 YEARS OLD..he needs to enjoy his life now that his name has been "cleared" and spend time with his family...that's all..

Stevens is welcome to a rematch; I believe his opportunity comes in about 6 years....

Did this country do over the 2000 presidential election? No! So why do Alaskans need a do over? Because Republicans in that state said so, that's why.

First I wanted to ask if she is insane. then I remembered, yes she is – and we already have had plenty proof she does not understand or appreciate the process that no one is above the law or the vote of the people. One can only hopes she soon learns the hard way.

And PS – Not that I find it relevant in this context, but no one says Steven is innocent, just that the charges are dropped so that Stevens will not receive punishment.

The headline says she wants a rematch between Begich and Stevens. But the article only says she wants a special election to determine the seat...she never said anything about Stevens being a candidate in that election. In fact, so far I have not read a single quote anywhere from an AK Republican saying they want Stevens in that election. Why is everyone assuming that Stevens would be the candidate if they got to run another election? Frankly, that doesn't even make sense.

somebody should resigh but it isn,t begich

Sarah and "Surge" McCain called for Stevens to resign before the election, and now it looks like Ted might take her job.

The case being thrown out due to prosecutorial misconduct says absolutely nothing about Ted Steven's being innocent or guilty of the original charges.

If Sarah Palin wants an election rematch, I want a new trial for Ted Stevens.

She's just as sharp as a marble!

So if I google "Sarah Palin thinks Ted Stevens should resign" nothing is going to come up?

That's one smart moose!

Coleman lost in Minnesota and the repubs want a new election. Stevens lost in Alaska and Sarah wants a rematch. Both Stevens and Coleman will get their rematch in six years.

In the meantime, I hope Stevens declares a run for governor of Alaska.

Once again you guys are trying to change the rules mid-stream! You just can't do this, people. Now, if Stevens wants to run again when Begich's term ends, then he should do so. Stevens left office for a reason, so once he left office, THAT'S IT for this term of Congress. He has to wait his turn.

stevens for governor of alaska

Silly Sarah back at work

So, if one candidate is unfairly maligned, the results of the election should be voided?

Interesting premise.

Congratulations President Kerry.

That election is over and Stevens lost. He is guilty of what he was charged with, whether he was convicted of it or not. The people have voted and made their decision, so stop trying to use your influence to sway that decision in a different direction. Knowing Palin, this is in some way self serving. How would she benefit from it?

It's funny that now she's supporting him, but during the election she tried to stay as far away from him as possible. The people of Alaska already made their decision.

Will we ever be done with this woman? She talks out of both sides of her mouth and says absolutely nothing! If the media would stop indulging her and her archaic views, perhaps she would just slither away! Enough already!

Ah...the WORLD ACCORDING TO PALIN........

Republicans take note: is THIS what you want in 2012?????

I don't think it will happen, that is to bad, this guy was flushed and lied to by the liberal media and law breakers in DC! That is a political hazzard for you!

Sarah, Sarah, that'll never happen. Re-matches aren't allowed unless it is the Democrat who was wronged. Besides, I think that by calling for that you are putting up a roadblock to progress. The Dems are well on their way to taking this country straight to the toilet, and with Begich and Illinois' Burris they have 2 lackeys who will be good little lapdogs and do whatever Reid tells them.

Not to worry, the Dems will be voted out of Congress in 2010, and after Obama finishes up his emabarassment of a term you'll be in Washington either as America's first woman president or first woman VP. And with the way Obama and Biden are doing things now, the bar is gonna be set VERY, VERY, VERY low.

Maybe Ted Stevens should have not been prosecuted on a federal level, but he is not innocent by any stretch of the imagination. This man still did things he should have not done and he should not be rewarded in anyway for it!

Our government NEEDS to stop changing laws that have been in place to protect our society. Remember, everytime we LEGALIZE ILLEGAL activities, we WILL suffer (Financial markets are bad case of LEGALIZING illegal activities).

AS far as I'm concerned, the law is the law. You cant break the law and come back and say that you did not break the law and that the law was not fair. STEVENS, in my mind, SHOULD not be ABOVE the LAW. We KNOW that what he did WAS WRONG. He is a SENATOR, a law writer. It's hard to imagine that he doesnt understand how to read laws. I'm SADDEN by the verdict. When we break the law and make ILLEGAL activities, LEGAL, our society SUFFERS. We LEGALIZE ILLEGAL derivatives in the market, and now, we are feeling the PAIN.

I'll just bet Palin ( and redst of repubs) DO want a new election ! They need to get another repub in there ! Doubt this is going to happen..While I do feel sympathy for Stevens for what happened to him, he IS 87 years old ! time for him to take his good name and retire..wish he would take all the rest of the NO party with him to retirement..

Ted Stevens to the U.S. Senate now that federal prosecutors have decided to drop their case against him, and supports a re-match between the former senator and Democrat Mark Begich.

Just becasue case has been dropped doesn't mean he is insant. The people of Alaska have spoken and they elected Begich so move on all ready. Sara Palin thanks she is some type of GOD! NOT!

How typical. Palin would want a rematch between this guy who is obviously guilty and didn't deserve to be in the running (which many people in the Republican party and in government agreed with) and the legally elected candidate. Prosecutorial misconduct should always be investigated but instead of throwing the case out there should have been a retrial; that would have happened in any regular case but Stevens got special treatment. He's always been a liar and a jerk and should have been tossed out of office years ago.

What the people of Alsaka deserve are decent candidates who don't lie and cheat as Stevens and Palin have done.

Ted Stevens has proven to be ethically challenged regardless of prosecutorial misconduct. The people of Alaska deserve better representation and that is what they now have. Move along...nothing to see here.

Ummm, read the constitution. I don't think this is going to happen. Better luck next time.

Let me see if I got this straight.

Stevens was prosecuted during a Republican administration.

He was found guilty and sentenced.

An election for the U S Senate was held while this was going on.

A Democrat won the election according to the legal requirements for such elections.

A Democratic administration decided to drop charges.

Now Sarah wants to redo the election?

This is not as unbelievable as it seems. It is the reality of Sarah being Sarah!

I feel like the Republicans are sore losers, Minnesota and now Alaska. Election is over, move on. The Senator Begich won fair and square. Non-issue. Alaskans voted for the person they wanted.

maybe stevens should run for govenor against sarah and buy the way who really cares what she thinks anyway.

God help Alaska, such a beautiful state with such ugly representation.

If this case had been held properly,he would STILL be guilty.Period

It is what it is Sarah. You can't just hold another election because you don't like the outcome. If that were the case I'd like to go back to Nov. 4th, 2000!!!

She never ceases to amaze me! It wasn't Begich's fault that Stevens had legal problems AND Stevens was not cleared of the accusations. He got off on a technicality. Palin does not think before she speaks!

eh, she's just saying that so he won't run against her.

If the Atty General found evidence that the Bush appointed prosecutors held back evidence from Senator's attorneys or falsified evidence, then the conviction of Senator Steven should be set aside. However, this still does not prove the senator was not guilty of doing wrong. I think that evedence would still be strong.

Also, no one called for President George Bush to resign when weapon of mass destruction was not found in Iraq or other things he and his team misrepresented.

Senator Begich will continue to be the senator of Alaska, plus he enter the senate race long before charges were level against Senator Steven. Remember, he was the senator who wanted funding for the bridge to no where.

As a reminder, it was Bush's Department of Justice that was prosecuting Senator Stevens. It was a Republican-run DOJ that thought they had a case. And a trial being thrown out does not mean innocence, any more then OJ was innocent.

The election-to-nowhere!!! You can want in one hand and poop in the other and which one are you going to get? Good luck with that sarah!!!

A rematch of Stevens vs Begich?

Sure. If we can also have rematches of Bush vs Gore or Kerry.

Good grief. enough of the Alaskan soap opera. Gov Palin needs to get busy and convince the Canadian Government to let her run her pipeline through Canada.

A rematch?

It's not like their was voter fraud or anything. One was charged with a crime at the time of the election. Fair? Maybe not. But oh well, neither is my life at times. I don't get a "redo" though.

Another re-vote, I don't think so. Did we get another re-vote when Florida messed up the votes when Gore was running against Bush.....Begich won fair and square so sit down and shut up Palin your stupidity is showing again......

Stevens is as innocent as Bill Ayers. No surprise that crook Palin wants her boy back in office so she doesn't have any challengers for governor.

Palin and Norm Coleman should get together and form the "DO-OVER" ticket. Their slogan: "There's no point in accepting the will of the people".

I wonder whether she knows we are in recession to spend all that money on a speacial election.

Sarah Palin need to kick rocks......Begich won election fair and square. Just because the set Stevens free doesn't mean he wasn't guilt free. Just means the prosecutor screwed up the case by not revealing evidence to the defense. Why don't Sarah give Stevens her job. I'm sure he would be better at it.

sarah is a dingbat. She actually thinks that a legitimately won seat should somehow be vacated because she wants a do-over?

Pathetic Palin has finally lost her mind.

The decision was not that Stevens was not guilty but that the prosecution screwed up.

Sorry, I did not hear anyone say Senator Stevens was NOT GUILTY. I heard the US Attorneys broke a rule about disclosing exculpatory evidence. the charges were dismissed b/c that is a recognized penalty for prosecutorial misconduct. If the prosecutor breaks the rules, then his case will be thrown out.

That does not mean Ted is innocent.

hmmmmmmm....if you don't like the results, try for a re-match.

the people voted. it should stand

Really? She wants a do-over in a Constitutionally held election that her party lost.

Gee... why don't we just hold do-over's for the Presidential election again too, since a Republican didn't win that one either... AND the press was 'unfair' to Sarah as well...

And you Republicans wanted this lady to be the VP?? REALLY??

Once again... the level of intelligence of those in the Republican party dips into the single digits!!!!

Just because there was prosecutorial misconduct does not mean the man wasn't corrupt. He clearly accepted gifts from lobbyists in his state in exchange for some face time. It sucks that Bush's DOJ was so corrupted, but Begich won. Its over lady, and, God willing, so are your national ambitions.

There will be no re-vote for Senator, just like there will be no re-vote for President Mrs. Palin.

Sarah Palin wants a rematch between Stevens and Begich, and hillbillies prefer to be called "sons of the soil," but it ain't gonna happen. Imagine the precedence this would create. From now on, after every election if you could prove that your opponent had lied or at the very least stretched the truth about you or your record, you would be justified in seeking a rematch.

Earth to Sarah: You painted Barack Obama as a terrorist with a radical wife who would rather teach kindergarteners how to have sex than how to read. You also tried to make him look like a sexist chauvinist with that whole "lipstick on a pig" thing. Give me a break. I think we all know you're more afraid of Ted Stevens putting you through a primary at the behest of Don Young than anything else.

Well it's not about what you want Sarah. Don't be scared. Stevens is coming for your governorship and he just may win it.