Begich claims win over Stevens for Alaska Senate Seat

Posted by admin on November 20, 2008

Republican Lawmaker Ted Stevens, who was convicted earlier this year of felony corruption charges, seems to have been defeated in his quest to become re-elected. Despite his hair loss problem Mark Begich, a Democrat, has claimed victory in the race according to a press release from the Democrat’s campaign. Unofficial results coming in from state officials do seem to collaborate with Begich’s claim.

As to why the results are coming in now, a good two weeks after the election: absentee Read the rest of this entry »

Holder to be nominated Attorney General

Posted by admin on November 20, 2008

Holder, who is in the process of being vetted, has stated he would accept the job if asked. If indeed Holder is confirmed as is being reported by major news sources, he would continue the political trend of making history in this election season by become the first African-American to hold the job.

Holder, who is currently a partner at the law firm of Covington & Burling, which is based out Washington, was first a member of the Justice Department Read the rest of this entry »