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huffingtonpost.com - 10/28/2008
Shayana Kadidal: Can Ted Stevens vote for himself? Not anymore.
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The New York Times reports, correctly, that Sen. Stevens can run for reelection despite his convicted felon status: "Despite being a convicted felon, [Sen. Ted Stevens] 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 ...
thehill.com - 10/27/2008
Ensign: Stevens's career ends in 'disgrace'
— thehill.com — The Senate's chief GOP campaign strategist cut Sen. Ted Stevens loose Monday after the Alaska Republican was... convicted in his corruption trial. In a strongly worded statement, Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.), head of the National Republican Senatorial ... (more) Ensign: Stevens's career ends in 'disgrace'

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Stevens could keep seat in Senate: Politics
adn.com - 10/28/2008
Stevens could keep seat in Senate: Politics
— adn.com — Can Sen. Ted Stevens still run for office after being convicted by a jury on Monday? Yes.... Can a re-elected Stevens keep his seat in the Senate if he loses on appeal? Doubtful, but that would be up to his fellow senators. If Stevens were to resign from ... (more) Stevens could keep seat in Senate: Politics

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dailykos.com - 10/28/2008
AK-Sen: Stevens can't vote for himself
— dailykos.com — Alaska law : I was convicted of a felony, but have served my time and am on... probation. Can I register to vote? No. A convicted felon may not register to vote unless unconditionally discharged from custody. When you are no longer on probation, a ... (more) AK-Sen: Stevens can't vote for himself

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The Flyover View, Uncle Ted's Sad Fate
Hotline On Call Part Deux — ... . And even ex-GOP state Rep/ex-Palin opponent/'08 liberal political blogger Andrew Halcro isn't calling for Stevens' resignation the way media and pundits "in the lower 48" have. From ...

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