Also, Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska was found guilty on several federal corruption charges.
I haven't really followed this story. What effect, if any, will it have on the Republicans (in the election)?
Certainly, it is dispiriting. Given the scandals associated with Republicans Larry Craig and Mark Foley, Republicans must be wondering what the difference is between their party's candidates and Democrats. Now the Republicans have to anticipate that with Steven's conviction, his deomcratic opponent Mark Begich will win his seat. Thus, the probability of a 60 vote Democratic majority in the Senate becomes even more certain.
