Stevens concedes Alaska Senate race

[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.race/index.html

[Warpy]

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.

[yardwork]

3. He said he would. Quitter.

[George II]

9. He would have had to pay for it himself - he already has that earmarked for legal bills.

[NV Whino]

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!

[AlinPA]

2. I did not expect him to concede.

[Ozma]

4. Surprised he lost by so few thousand votes, but ...

this is the state that elected Sarah Palin as their head of government.

[Ian David]

5. Go directly to jail, to not pass Congress. n/t

[walktall7]

7. Now

... Young needs to concede his stolen victory.

[RobertSeattle]

8. How is Palin going to get her free money from Uncle Pork Now?

[George II]

10. I wonder if they're going to build that bridge to Leavenworth?

[agentS]

11. Another one bites the dust :)

Saxby Shameless, you're next!

[liberaltrucker]

12. 58 in the pocket, 2 to go!

:)

[nico818]

13. Come on FRANKEN!! Woo! n/t