The latest count shows Begich with 138,959 votes to 137,937 for Stevens. Alaskan Independence Party candidate Bob Bird is in third place with 12,144 votes, followed by Libertarian David Haase and nonpartisan Ted Gianoutsos. Full Story »
Posted by Ben Ross
A source for numbers of ballots outstanding to be counted is not provided, and this seems to be the crux of the story. There are 24,000 votes outstanding yet the opening statement in the article is "Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is in grave danger of losing re-election after Mark Begich widened his lead to 1,022 votes Friday." This seems at odds with the story's subtitle: "MARGIN IS 1,022 VOTES: With 24,000 ballots left, no one's getting excited." All in all, average reporting.
The Stevens campaign has long gone silent, and once again Friday wouldn’t comment on the race. The campaign office in Midtown Anchorage was largely deserted. The ... More »
A basic article which updates the Alaskian cliffhanger that will not be settled even after all ballots have been counted--due to an anticipated recount.
This mess promises to remain interesting into January. Republicans are desperate to ensure Democrats don't get their 60-vote filibuster-breaker. It looks like business as usual for Republicans--which may still spell disaster for the party.
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