E-mail from Alaska Democratic Party:

STATEMENT FROM THE ALASKA DEMOCRATIC PARTY ON THE CONVICTION OF SENATOR TED STEVENS

Anchorage, Alaska – The Alaska Democratic Party released the following statement on the seven felony count conviction of Senator Ted Stevens:

“Senator Stevens' felony convictions are very serious and he should immediately resign from the United States Senate. He knew what he was doing was wrong, but he did it anyway and lied to Alaskans about it. Alaskans deserve better from their public officials. It’s time for us to elect an ethical and honest Senator who will move this state forward.”

-- Patti Higgins, Chair of the Alaska Democratic Party