Stevens Fights Expulsion, Begs Colleagues "To Give Him A Chance"

Politico:

Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), facing possible expulsion from the Republican Conference next week, is contacting his Republican colleagues and urging them "to give him a chance" and hold off on any such vote until his legal appeal is resolved.

Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has publicly declared that he will offer a motion next Tuesday to kick Stevens out of the Republican Conference, thus stripping him off his committee assignments.

But Stevens has been calling his GOP leaders and other colleagues urging them to hold off, according to GOP sources. In private conversations, Stevens is assuring his fellow Republicans that he will step down if he loses his appeal, but in the meantime, he wants them to hold off on kicking him out of the Republican Conference.

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Comments

[Witkacy]

As Ralph Kramden would bellow at Ed Norton on "The Honeymooners": "Get Ouuuuutttt!"

Goodbye, "Senator."

[NobodysPoodle]

Let him beg a little more, then kick him out.

[bigdaddyvike]

but he's not a convicted felon if he hasn't yet lost his appeal? Just like the guys on death row who are still appealing.­..

[feo]

No; he is a convicted felon. His conviction could be overturned on appeal, but in the meantime he is a convicted felon awaiting sentencing.

[BlueZoo]

We might have felons in our Congress but not CONVICTED felons! Hell no! Let's all just hope Begich holds his lead and this becomes a moot point.

[grizhead63]

Just think, he's the perfect Republican. If the GOWP was still in charge of the Senate they would make him Majority Leader for his outstanding public service to his state and country. Times are tough, Teddy.

[JoeBlough]

So, how does it feel to beg? A moral pauper begging, that's kind of funny!

[Killjoy]

If he begs as convincingly as he did for the $200,000, he might be successful at keeping his seat.

[Kindheart]

This will all be a moot point...af­ter all the ballots are counted, I certainly hope that Begich will take the lead. Then Ted won't have to worry about forgiveness.

[markusmarkus]

Flush him! And, don't use one of those low flow toilets, either - use a fire hose!

[eugenegerard]

You're fried. Turn the bacon over.

[HRP]

Old man, your time has passed.

[Mnemanth]

Poor ole' Teddy ain't so tough now, is he.
Wonder what tie he's wearing around lately. It sure ain't the Hulk. Sounds like he's trying a more Ziggy strategy. Help me out- any other cartoon characters out there into cuteness, hand wringing, and groveling?
Oh, and help me out, too: why he isn't he in jail?

[MizK]

Thumbs down! Give him the boot!!! He knows right from wrong--outta there Ted!

[alted1663]

All we are saying is give Ted a chance. Sorry John.

[nofltwlt]

He is a convicted felon!

How on earth would anyone allow him to continue as a sitting Senator?

HE'S A CONVICTED FELON !!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!­!

[amaycatbaker]

There are many convicted felons in prison, all think they are innocent, and some are waiting for appeals.

Someone needs to tell Steven's what you just pointed out.

He is a convicted Felon, even if he is not sitting in prison declaring his innocence with the rest of the convicts.

[tablogloid]

T'would be better to spend taxpayers' monet to convict Bush's crew for their war crimes.

[sisterdebmac]

Even better question..­. what the heck is wrong with Alaskans that they would vote for a convicted felon?

[Killjoy]

They voted for Plain- head didn't they? The only difference between him and Palin is she is not convicted yet.