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

[haval2]

tough being a thug isn't it? heart goes out to you...what trying times for you...croc tears all over my keyboard...

[gd7277467]

It truly is a statement to Family Values to see Senator Stevens young daughter at his side during the entire ordeal !!!

[bbridges1962]

Yes, I imagine she has lived a very rich life with daddy around...reminds me of Bush and Re-Bush

[gd7277467]

Actually, that is Teddy's 20 something wife !

[bluevistas]

Well Senator Stevens, if you wouldn't wish what you're going through on anyone, why did you take all those "gifts"???? We welcome more truthful representatives.

[jlarue]

I wouldnt wish that fish statue on my worst enemy!

[jeffp26]

Yes!!!!!!!

[MajorKong]

I sure hope some bleeding-heart liberal judge doesn't let him off with a slap on the wrist. "Tough on crime" and all that.

[chumly]

Teddy you won't spend a day in the "Slammer" the clown will pardon you, all you have to do is stall , so all I can do is wish you a long life and that every tooth in your mouth but one falls out and that one ache's for the rest of your life.

[HelloooCanada]

Every Blue down in Blueville liked Elections a lot,
But the Stevens, who lived just north of Blueville, did not.
The Stevens hated Elections— the whole Election season.
Oh, please don't ask why, no one quite knows the reason.
It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight.
Or maybe his head wasn't screwed on just right.
But I think that the best reason of all
May have been that his gift disclosure was two sizes too small.

[Badfickle]

nice.

[GhostNyc]

Stevens- you allowed yourself to become corrupted and now you should pay the price.

We demand justice

[Bompa]

WAAAA, WAAAA, WAAA! We do hope you enjoy your upcoming stay in the Grey Bar Hotel teddy boy!
The only thing your sorry about is the fact that you got caught you slug.
Maybe they will let you share a cell with Duke Cunnigham... another true American crook!

By by!

[ginxy]

Whaaa.

Crook.

[bby328]

"I wouldn't wish what I'm going through on anyone--my worst enemy," he said, "except Palin, of course."

[BannedInBoston]

I would. On YOU.

[Indieguy]

Well Ted, I'd wish this on you. Because of your greed, abuse of power and criminality you have disgraced yourself. Your long career on the government dole is over and your legacy is a dung heap.

[dwillisno1]

We have all done some things that we are not proud of. For me, the no sleeping part comes when I fear discovery or confrontation. Once I'm outed, I feel relief, its never as bad as I imagined, my friends and family still love me and life goes on. If you are already a convicted felon, and you were able to sleep before getting caught and convicted, whats a little "losing an election" or "being expelled from the Senate" to keep you awake?

[NoSillyName]

Gee, he must be REALLY suffering if that's the worse thing to go through in the whole world. BooHoo.