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kpete Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 04:53 PM
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Stevens concedes Alaska Senate raceUpdated at 10:21 AM
Edited on Wed Nov-19-08 04:56 PM by kpete
Source: CNN

(CNN) -- Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, the Republican lawmaker convicted on felony corruption charges in October, officially conceded the Senate race to Democrat Mark Begich on Wednesday.

Democrat Mark Begich, left, has claimed victory over Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska.

"Given the number of ballots that remain to be counted, it is apparent the election has been decided and Mayor Begich has been elected," Stevens said in a news release.

"It was a tough fight that would not have been possible without the help of so many Alaskans -- people who I am honored to call my friends. ... I wish Mayor Begich and his family well. My staff and I stand willing to help him prepare for his new position," he added.



Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/18/alaska.senate.ra...
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   I thought the old crook would call for a recount  Warpy   Nov-19-08 04:54 PM   #1 
   He said he would. Quitter.  yardwork   Nov-19-08 05:07 PM   #3 
   He would have had to pay for it himself - he already has that earmarked for legal bills.  George II   Nov-19-08 06:53 PM   #9 
   Discretion is the better part of valor and all that  NV Whino   Nov-19-08 05:31 PM   #6 
   I did not expect him to concede.  AlinPA   Nov-19-08 04:56 PM   #2 
   Surprised he lost by so few thousand votes, but ...  Ozma   Nov-19-08 05:11 PM   #4 
   Go directly to jail, to not pass Congress. n/t  IanDB1   Nov-19-08 05:17 PM   #5 
   Now  walktall7   Nov-19-08 05:44 PM   #7 
   How is Palin going to get her free money from Uncle Pork Now?  RobertSeattle   Nov-19-08 06:48 PM   #8 
   I wonder if they're going to build that bridge to Leavenworth?  George II   Nov-19-08 06:54 PM   #10 
   Another one bites the dust :)  agentS   Nov-19-08 07:50 PM   #11 
   58 in the pocket, 2 to go!  liberaltrucker   Nov-19-08 08:16 PM   #12 
      Come on FRANKEN!! Woo! n/t  nico818   Nov-20-08 05:13 PM   #13 
 
Warpy Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Donate to DU! Wed Nov-19-08 04:54 PM
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1. I thought the old crook would call for a recount
After all, he's still saying he wasn't convicted of anything. Reality just isn't the man's strong suit.
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 05:07 PM
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3. He said he would. Quitter.
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George II (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 06:53 PM
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9. He would have had to pay for it himself - he already has that earmarked for legal bills.
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NV Whino Donating Member (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 05:31 PM
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6. Discretion is the better part of valor and all that
I think he understood that he would be kicked out of the Senate even if he did "win." Not to mention that he would have to pay for a recount. He needs that money for his appeal.

So, congratulations, Alaska! And congratulations, us!
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 04:56 PM
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2. I did not expect him to concede.
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Ozma (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 05:11 PM
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4. Surprised he lost by so few thousand votes, but ...
this is the state that elected Sarah Palin as their head of government.
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 05:17 PM
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5. Go directly to jail, to not pass Congress. n/tUpdated at 12:21 AM
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walktall7 (16 posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 05:44 PM
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7. Now
... Young needs to concede his stolen victory.
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RobertSeattle Donating Member (1000+ posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 06:48 PM
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8. How is Palin going to get her free money from Uncle Pork Now?
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George II (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 06:54 PM
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10. I wonder if they're going to build that bridge to Leavenworth?
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agentS (689 posts)  Journal Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed Nov-19-08 07:50 PM
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11. Another one bites the dust :)
Saxby Shameless, you're next!
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12. 58 in the pocket, 2 to go!
:)
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13. Come on FRANKEN!! Woo! n/t
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