Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Stevens convicted, says he'll stay in Senate race Alaska senator proclaims his innocence, promises appeal of verdict WASHINGTON - A defiant Sen. Ted Stevens, convicted of corruption charges, said Monday he will fight the verdict "with every ounce of energy I have." He added he will not give up his bid for re-election."I am innocent," the Alaska Republican said in a statement that indicated he will appeal. "This verdict is the result of the unconscionable manner in which the Justice Department lawyers conducted this trial. I ask that Alaskans and my Senate colleagues stand with me as I pursue my rights. I remain a candidate for the United States Senate." A jury on Monday found Stevens guilty of seven corruption charges, throwing into limbo the 40-year career of Alaska's political patriarch. These politicians need to be held accountable for their bullshit He's in big oil's back pocket Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted October 28, 2008 What the Stevens conviction means for the GOP How this changes Nov. prospects, party reputation and GOP pecking order Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
