The Washington Post is reporting that Alaska Republican Ted Stevens has been found guilty in his corruption trial.
This is yet another example of Republican's consistent use of government for their own personal gains. Good news for Stevens Democratic opponent Mark Begich - help him knock off yet another corrupt Republican by contributing here.
UPDATE: Roll Call is reporting that Stevens is guilty on all counts.
UPDATE2: The Washington Post has a full article here. Stevens is on the ballot next week and nothing bars the people of Alaska from reelecting him:
Despite being a convicted felon, he is not required to drop out of the race or resign from the Senate. If he wins re-election, he can continue to hold his seat because there is no rule barring felons from serving in Congress. The Senate could vote to expel Stevens on a two-thirds vote.It's up to the people of Alaska to reign in Ted Stevens.
"Put this down: That will never happen - ever, OK?" Stevens said in the weeks leading up to his trial. "I am not stepping down. I'm going to run through and I'm going to win this election."
