Alaska Senator Ted Stevens should be expelled
Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) is calling for the Senate to expel convicted felon Senator Ted Stevens. As Politico reports, Stevens wants time to appeal his case, although he has already been convicted by one jury for corruption. The Republican Party should not wait for the appeal, but should force Stevens to leave the Senate. Otherwise, it will show that it is not serious about changing its ways and becoming a reform party once more.
It looks like Stevens will be re-elected, although the votes are still being counted. If indeed, he is elected, he should either resign or be forced out. Then, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin can appoint a new Senator to represent the state in Washington, D.C. This is a chance for Sen. Mitch McConnell to show leadership and initiative by starting the process of ridding the Republican Party of one of its most corrupt members. If he fails to show leadership it will be a huge mistake and will reflect poorly on the GOP, which still seems to learn its lesson before it changes.