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WASHINGTON – Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens was convicted of seven corruption charges Monday in a trial that tainted the 40-year Senate career of Alaska's political patriarch. The verdict, coming barely a week before Election Day, added further uncertainty to a closely watched Senate race. Democrats hope to seize the once reliably Republican seat as part of their bid for a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.
Originally posted by burdman30ott6
I'm surprised he was actually nailed on this one. Now comes an even bigger question: will he even do jail time? He could face 35 years, but almost certainly won't be sentenced that stiffly, nor really should he. Yes, he broke the law, but aside from murders, rapes, drug running/production, and blatent robberies, I really can't see the point in sending a man to prison for what would almost certainly be the remainder of his life.
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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 him on a two-thirds vote.