Despite being a convicted felon, he is not required to drop out of the race or resign from the Senate. If he wins re-election, he can continue to hold his seat because there is no rule barring felons from serving in Congress. The Senate could vote to expel Stevens on a two-thirds vote.
"Put this down: That will never happen -- ever, OK?" Stevens said in the weeks leading up to his trial. "I am not stepping down. I'm going to run through and I'm going to win this election.
Felons can't vote, but they can serve in Congress. If the good Senators can't see the disgusting double-standard there, then they are no better than Stevens. They need to buck up and and send him packing.
Alaskans, the burden is on you now. Make the right choice and elect Mark Begich for Senate.
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