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thinkprogress.org - 11/20/2008

Senate Throws Good-Bye Party For Ted Stevens, Gives Convicted Felon A Standing Ovation

— thinkprogress.org — Today, Ted Stevens — Alaska’s defeated Republican senator and a convicted felon — was granted time on the Senate floor to deliver his farewell speech. Stevens said that he still can’t believe that he’s “privileged ... (more) Senate Throws Good-Bye Party For Ted Stevens, Gives ...

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Ted Stevens

Harry Reid

Mitch McConnell

United States

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politico.com - 11/19/2008

Stevens loss puts 60 seats within reach

— politico.com — The Democratic pursuit of the magic number of Senate seats received new life when Begich was declared the winner against Stevens. See also: Lieberman (more) Stevens loss puts 60 seats within reach

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Joe Lieberman

Ted Stevens

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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 11/19/2008

Stevens concedes race

— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) – Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has conceded defeat to Democratic challenger Mark Begich in the Alaska Senate race. Stevens, 85, was the longest serving Republican senator in the chambers history. “Given the number of ballots that remain to be ... (more) Stevens concedes race

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Ted Stevens

Mark Begich

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Stevens Concedes
TalkLeft — Yesterday it became clear to people who had mastered arithmetic that Ted Stevens lost his Senate race. Today, on his 85th birthday, Stevens conceded. No recount. How nice that the senator is giving us a present on his birthday. Thank you, Tubes. If I were your judge, I would recommend your release to a halfway house 30 days before your prison sentence ends. Actually, if Stevens would volunteer to serve 10 days in Guantanamo, I'd call it even. ...