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Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) ducked out of a GOP conference meeting briefly and talked with reporters waiting outside. He said that he has not been asked to make any remarks and appeared confident and upbeat, flashing a smile. The image conflicted with his dour comments to the gathered ...
Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens loses re-election bid      (AP)
Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens loses re-election bid (AP)
news.yahoo.com — AP - Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has lost his bid for a seventh term. The longest-serving Republican... in the history of the Senate trailed Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich by 3,724 votes after Tuesday's count. That's an insurmountable lead with only about ... (more) Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens loses re-election bid (AP)
Begich lead over Stevens grows: 2008 Election
adn.com — Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich's lead over Sen. Ted Stevens is growing as ballot counting continues today in... the race for U.S. Senate. The latest numbers, issued just before 1 p.m., show Begich up by 2,374 votes. The state has counted over 16,000 ... (more) Begich lead over Stevens grows: 2008 Election
Stevens loses Alaska Senate race
klewtv.com — Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has lost his bid for a seventh term. The longest-serving Republican in the... history of the Senate trailed Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich by 3,724 votes after Tuesday's count. (more) Stevens loses Alaska Senate race
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Stevens: "I Wouldn't Wish What I'm Going Through On Anyone"
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — The Politico reports: Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) ducked out of a GOP conference meeting briefly and talked with reporters waiting outside. He said that he has not been asked to make any remarks and appeared confident and upbeat, flashing a smile. The image conflicted with his dour comments to the gathered reporters. "I wouldn't wish what I'm going through on anyone--my worst enemy," he said. Asked if it hurt to go through today's ordeal on his birthday, he responded, "Hurt? I haven't had a night's sleep now for almost four months, alright? I went ...

Stevens: "I Wouldn't Wish What I'm Going Through On Anyone"
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — The Politico reports: Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) ducked out of a GOP conference meeting briefly and talked with reporters waiting outside. He said that he has not been asked to make any remarks and appeared confident and upbeat, flashing a smile. The image conflicted with his dour comments to the gathered reporters. "I wouldn't wish what I'm going through on anyone--my worst enemy," he said. Asked if it hurt to go through today's ordeal on his birthday, he responded, "Hurt? I haven't had a night's sleep now for almost four months, alright? I went ...

Sen. Stevens May Seek Pardon
The Latest on Air America — ... "I didn’t say anything about that at all. I said nothing about it. No comment, that’s all. I have no comment," said Stevens. Earlier in the day, he had responded "no,no,no" when asked by a clatch of reporters if he'd go for a pardon. By 'no,' he said, he meant 'no comment.' ...

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