Sarah Palin Statement on Ted Stevens Conviction

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"This is a sad day for Alaska and a sad day for Senator Stevens and his family," she said on the tarmac at Richmond International Airport. "The verdict shines a light on the corrupting influence of the big oil service company up there in Alaska that was allowed to control too much of our state. And that control was part of the culture of corruption that I was elected to fight, and that fight must always move forward regardless of party affiliation or seniority or even past service.

"As Governor of the State of Alaska, I will carefully now monitor the situation and I'll take any appropriate action as needed. In the meantime, I ask the people of Alaska to join me in respecting the workings of our judicial system and I'm confident that Senator Stevens from this point on will do the right thing for the people of Alaska," she said.

It's fairly clear what she wants. Ted Stevens to resign now, before the election, or to announce that he will resign immediately after the election. This will enable Alaskans to vote, not for Ted Stevens the convicted felon, but for an empty (R) senate seat that will then be immediately filled by governor Palin. Most likely in either event this would be her Lt. Governor Sean Parnell, who lost a very close primary in August, and who Palin campaigned for.

And no, she is not shedding a tear for Ted Stevens.

Filed Under: 2008 President, 2008 Senate, Scandal, Sarah Palin

Tagged: alaska, conviction, palin, senate, stevens

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