Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), is now a convicted felon...

Sarah Palin is merely a symptom of a the disease known as the Alaska Republican party...

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 just days before Election Day, adds 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.

Stevens, 84, was convicted of all seven charges he faced of lying about free home renovations and other gifts he received from a wealthy oil contractor. Jurors began deliberating Wednesday at noon.

Stevens faces up to five years in prison on each count when he is sentenced Jan. 26, but under federal sentencing guidelines, he is likely to receive much less prison time, if any.

Give to his Democratic opponent, Mark Begich, if you're so inclined.

It's good to take out the trash...

UPDATE: I'd really like to know if the virtuous Sarah Palin is still planning on voting for this old crook next Tuesday...

2nd UPDATE: According to Alaska law, Stevens can't vote for himself next week. Hilarious...

3rd UPDATE: Here's video of Sarah Palin pallin' around with convicted felons...


- posted by Brian @ 8:50 AM