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Will GOP Senators Vote to Expel One of Their Own, Ted Stevens of Alaska?

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Term limits for Congress would solve this ongoing problem.

John Conrad of NC 12:48PM November 18, 2008

The Republican Party knows if they do not get rid of Stevens now they will be called hypocrits even by those within their party. Yes, Stevens has many years of service...but my question is whom did he serve? What did he really do for Alaska all these years besides trying to get funds for the bridge to nowhere. We applaud many of our officeholders in both Houses but when it comes down to it---they accomplished very little for their state but much for themselves. It does not matter what Party they represent if they are guilty of a crime or for misrepresenting their constituents they have to go. Both parties need to grow some backbone and do what is needed---unless they are thinking what if...? Stevens knew the rules and did not play by them instead he tried to "game the systems" to see if he could get away with it. He didn't. So, go he must or voters will loose even more respect for the Republican Party.
They were quick to accuse Clinton of lying and even quicker to impeach him...and of all people who was the most aggressive in pointing fingers? None other than Newt Gingrich who was having a love affair while still married to wife number two. See what I mean. Get with it and do what you have to do.

Ann of IA 3:40PM November 14, 2008

Ted Stevens, Ted Kennedy and all the other many, many crooked politicians in the Senate and especially Congress have no business being there. It is time the honest ones came forward with enough guts to expel the ones that steal from those who trust them to run the country.

Douglas Randall of NY 3:30PM November 14, 2008

Yes, What Ted Has done is not right. But we must not forget what he has done for his state and our country.

Alaskan at heart of OR 11:46PM November 13, 2008

Given time, the Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens will resign if he wins the Alaskan Senate race. He stands to save face by resigning - to shield what is left of his stained integrity. As it stands, he may not win. If Mark Begich wins, it will save the Republicans time and added embarassment of voting to oust him. Let us not forget Ted's length of service as a Senator and the effects these negative activities might have caused to all of his accomplishments. I will rather the Republicans wait for the results of the votes.
Very unfortunate.

Dr. Emmanuel Ogbolu of TX 5:55PM November 13, 2008