defeated<\/a> by Democrat Mark Begich after being convicted on corruption charges in October.<\/p>\nHey Ted, thanks for the memories<\/p>\n
Now just go… and good riddance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s over. Alaska Senator Ted Steven has lost his re-election bid… Steven’s was defeated by Democrat Mark Begich after being convicted on corruption charges in October. 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