Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska is now reportedly down by over 3,700 votes with only 2,500 absentee ballots uncounted. Democrat Mayor of Anchorage Mark Begich appears to be the winner. Senator Ted Stevens has the right within Alaska state law to request a recount. While I am usually very much in favor of recounts, as I believe democracy is served when we can accurately verify close elections, I believe Senator Ted Stevens has been given a chance to "do the right thing." Having been convicted of corruption for accepting gifts from "big oil" he should concede immediately if he has any sense of decency left. He would save himself the expense of an arduous recount process and the headache of being ousted by his Senate colleagues anyways should he actually prevail.
Senator Stevens has already been caught with his hand in the cookie jar, there is no reason he should expect to keep his job at the bakery!
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