The AP, CNN, and NYTimes have all called Alaska's Senate seat for Mark Begich, meaning that the single worst Senator in the country, Ted Stevens, is going to be a private citizen as of Jan. 1st. But let us not forget what we have lost:
Or if you prefer your news Stewart-style:
Adieu Stevens. You will be missed.
As for you Mark Begich: well, you're the first Democratic senator from Alaska since Mike Gravel. That's some mighty big shoes to fill. I mean, the guy did leak the Pentagon Papers and all, but that's not what I'm talking about. If history is any guids, in 30 years Mark Begich will be doing this:
18 November 2008
17 November 2008
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