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

Stevens concedes race

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(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 counted, it is apparent the election has been decided and Mayor Begich has been elected," Stevens said [...]

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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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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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ktuu.com - 11/19/2008

Alaska's news and information source | Begich defeats Stevens, wins US Senate seat

— ktuu.com — Tuesday, November 18, 2008 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Mark Begich, the Democratic Anchorage mayor, has defeated Sen. Ted Stevens in a closely contested, see-saw race for the United States Senate. After the Division of Elections most recent tally of about ... (more) Alaska's news and information source | Begich defeats ...

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And then there were 58
Political Animal — AND THEN THERE WERE 58.... I was holding off a bit, waiting to see if there'd be a statewide recount, but thankfully, Senator and convicted felon Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) conceded this afternoon . 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 chamber's history. "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 statement." Stevens' concession officially ...

AK-Sen: Hulk Smashed!
Daily Kos — Kiss the longest continuously serving Republican in Senate history goodbye: Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has conceded defeat to Democratic challenger Mark Begich in the Alaska Senate race. Stevens' statement follows: "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 statement. "My family and I wish to thank the thousands of Alaskans who stood by us and who supported my re-election. It was a tough fight ...

Aye — There Be Pirates
The Democratic Daily — Those gosh darned pirates! They took advantage of the complete lack of meaningful governance by locating the easy pickings. And, in so doing, they developed a new criminal tactic based on some very old criminal tactics. They preyed on the weakest and most vulnerable, and then held them ransom for their extravagant demands. When questioned by reporters, they replied, “We have families to feed too, you know.” The nations of the world scratched their heads and tried to come up with a proper response. ...