Stevens: "I Wouldn't Wish What I'm Going Through On Anyone"

The Politico reports:

Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) ducked out of a GOP conference meeting briefly and talked with reporters waiting outside. He said that he has not been asked to make any remarks and appeared confident and upbeat, flashing a smile. The image conflicted with his dour comments to the gathered reporters.

"I wouldn't wish what I'm going through on anyone--my worst enemy," he said. Asked if it hurt to go through today's ordeal on his birthday, he responded, "Hurt? I haven't had a night's sleep now for almost four months, alright? I went home even during the trial and I came to the senate [on] nights after the trial. I've been living about three different lives and it's hard to even answer your questions properly, but I'm doing my best."

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In the meantime, would he be seeking a pardon from President Bush?

"No, no, no," he said.

Walking back into the Mansfield room to join his colleagues, a reporter wished him a happy birthday.

"I hope you have a better one than me," replied Stevens.

Stevens can at least take comfort in the fact that his fellow Republicans plan to put off a vote on whether he should be expelled from the caucus. Their reason: if Stevens loses his reelection bid, they won't have to make the decision.

Comments

[NSeagle78]

GOD did not open that door for Sarah Palin, you betcha.

[HST]

"I wouldn't wish ..." How about that Sarah Palin?


Don't worry Ted, you'll get plenty of rest in the "big house".

[postman606]

Eight- four is way too old to be in elective office. I can see how a bunch of guys could come to his house and do a bunch of s@it without his knowledge.

[Wide Stance]

As Ted was getting ready to blow out the candles today on his cake, what do you think he wished for?

[birchtree3]

I wouldn't WISH it on anyone either but It's called "LOGICAL CONSEQUENCES" Senator Stevens. Usually, if a person "keeps his nose clean", good things happens or at least bad things like being found guilty of a crime and suffering the consequences don't happen. A lot of people learn this rule in kindergarten.

[provgrays]

Poor little corrupt politician.

He earned this, one compromised principle at a time.

[Bongborg]

Ted ran out of principles back about 1968. He's been running on venial sins ever since.

[provgrays]

Venial sins!

A refreshing change for most politicians.

[badscience]

AP is reporting that Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has lost his re-relection bid to Democrat Mark Begich.

Thus, Stevens is officially a two-time loser (at least).

[garymc8]

Its going to take the whambulance a long time to get up to Alaska. Sarah can appoint her daughters boyfriend to stevens job. He needs one.

[TLCB]

Boo Hoo. You make your bed, you lie in it.

[RoveRoveRoveYourBoat]

hahahahahahahahaha!!!!

[gd7277467]

the latest senate vote count showed Mark Begich at 2374 votes ahead of Stevens
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Senator, it is truly time for you and your youngest daughter to return to the Steven's estate and focus on your appeal, and your life in general !

GOD only knows that this has been a horrendous ordeal for both of you !

I’m Sorry !!!

She’s your wife ?

Never mind !

[toypiano]

Oh, looky there, it's a pompous, privileged, out-of-touch old Republican white guy in Congress trying to get away with something, and asking real people with real problems to feel sorry for him.

It's probably too late for him to grow a pair, but he should man up and accept responsibility for breaking the law, and stop asking for sympathy handouts.

[Justovertheriver]

NEWS FLASH!!!
As of 1:00 p.m. Alaska time, a few minutes ago, the latest senate vote count showed Mark Begich at 2374 votes ahead of Stevens, up from 1022 Friday night. As long as the final number is over 1500, there will be no recount, as I understand it. A Begich win means another Democrat senator in Washington; and it means that Palin will not end up there!

[georgebeckton]

This indeed a relief. This whole ghastly business has been a trial for Ted.

End this now, Ted has suffered enough by being let off.

S.P.

[Pupadup4oBama]

YES! there IS a supreme being!!!

[Topsailsman]

Ted, Ted, Ted,

After all the good will and generosity and cooperation you've shown, the grace, the humility, the gentle spirit, the way you worked for all Americans and not just the rich interests in your own state, it must be very difficult indeed to have karma smack you upside the noggin like this. Apparently it didn't hit you hard enough to knock any self-awareness into you.

[Pupadup4oBama]

oh you said it so much better than i did. I wish I could be as nice. :)

[Brooklynindy]

Well, gee Ted, if we don't Lie, Cheat or Steal then we probably won't have to go through what you're going through.