Cooked Crack Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) was convicted today on seven counts of failing to report more than $250,000 in improper gifts he received from 1999 to 2006, a stunning blow to a political career that has lasted more than 40 years and marked Alaska’s entire history as a part of the United States. Stevens, 84, now faces a question over whether he will resign, and if he does not, whether he can win reelection Nov. 4 in an already tough race. Stevens could also be sentenced to as much as five years in federal prison, although considering his age and lack of previous convictions, is unlikely to receive anywhere near the maximum sentence. Stevens could also appeal the decision, but would likely to have to pay a heavy political price for such a move. The conviction came after a tumultuous week in the jury room. First there were complaints about an unruly juror, then another had to be replaced when she left Washington following the death of her father. Finally, jurors on Monday discovered a discrepancy in the indictment that had been overlooked by prosecutors. Jury deliberations in this historic trial have at times been as contentious as some of the proceedings http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/14819.html That's another Senate seat lost unless the people of Alaska reject the gotcha justice system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboDaMan Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/Breaking News so link will come later. That's another Senate seat lost unless the people of Alaska reject the gotcha justice system. Guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Alaska gets a new Democratic senator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLockesGhost Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Good Riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Let's forget the R and D for a second. for the Justice system for catching and punishing a rat that was abusing all of us. (Why is it that all the rats seem to be Republican lately? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 He is 84, found guilty of 7 charges and now they are wondering if he can still win again. I have to get into politics. What defines an acceptable gift or bribe to a politician? I'm confused on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Idiots from Alaska seems to be a theme this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helptheSKINS Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane Skins Fan Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Damn lib jury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Let's forget the R and D for a second. for the Justice system for catching and punishing a rat that was abusing all of us. (Why is it that all the rats seem to be Republican lately? ) Cause they got all the dems in the last round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 this is the internet is a series of tubes dumbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooked Crack Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 hahaha nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Of course, he could still get reelected, especially if he convinces the electorate that the prosecution against him was biased. Our Democratic Party disgrace Rep. William Jefferson has managed to do it. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Oh well done - and fast too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooked Crack Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Our Democratic Party disgrace Rep. William Jefferson has managed to do it. :doh: I'm actually surprised that guy is still around. Ted Stevens was polling just 1% behind his opponent. I guess we need our elected officials to be convicted first before we vote them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 But no laws were broken! Show me where any laws were brok...oh, wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Lets see if the Ethics committee can finally remove someone.. this should be open and shut. Lets move on to the next two people under FBI issues.. There is no R and D just good and bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Bush will pardon him for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Perhaps I'm missing something, but there are no tubes in that picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Perhaps I'm missing something, but there are no tubes in that picture. Oh, you're missing something alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Bush will pardon him for sure. No he won't. Stevens' corruption problems have nothing to do with Bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 We are going to get 61, aren't we? That actually makes me a bit nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Good Riddance.:yes:Although, I read somewhere on theagitator.com that the money involved was FAR less than the pork (LEGAL, mind you) he sent back to Alaska. :mad: Perhaps I'm missing something, but there are no tubes in that picture. http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=126985&title=Headlines---Internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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