11-06-2008, 10:56 PM
Quote:That's a pretty strongly red state up there, Alaska.Hi
A lot of folks feel they owe Stevens, as well. Before his conviction he was wildly popular. The guy has been the senator for many decades and was personally instrumental in getting Alaska admitted to the United States, I understand.
Not saying I wouldn't have voted him down (I'm not strongly enough red or blue to vote for a party despite the person), just mentioning some factors.
Please Google Marion Barry, Mayor of Washington DC
Stevens, or old Uncle Ted, is a case of
He may be an arsehole, but he's our arsehole.
Politics at its finest, and most local, exercise.
Occhi
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In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete