He's been powerful for so long he thinks he can do whatever he wants. If you a Republican or Democrat in Congress your job is essentially for life. And the longer your in power the more influence you acquire. This is how we've developed a two-party dictatorship in America. What we really have is one incumbency party. It is also why Congress' job approval rating is going straight throw the floor. Many naively believed that giving control to the Democrats in 2007 would change things. Now many believe that electing Barack Obama will really "change" things for the better in our government. If you believe that then you are just as mistaken. Only a revolution will save our country. For now, the word "change" is only a word.
For the first time since his indictment, Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) has spoken publicly about his legal situation — and how it affects his re-election campaign this year.
The longest-serving Republican in the Senate tells NPR that he's, "not worried" about the charges against him and that prosecutors "have a right to come to their conclusion. But I have a right to be presumed innocent just like anybody else."
Stevens made the comments as he returned home to Alaska, landing in Ketchikan, where he was greeted by a handful of applauding supporters.
The federal indictment announced Tuesday accuses Stevens of concealing $250,000 worth of gifts and favors from an oil services company.
Stevens would not go into specifics about the allegations, saying that talking about the charges right now would be bad legal strategy. But hew was willing to talk about how his legal strategy ties in with his campaign strategy. Stevens has asked for the soonest possible trial date.
"I'm entitled to a speedy trial," he tells NPR, "and I asked for one and I'm delighted, I think it's a good thing. That way when the voters vote, they'll be voting knowing I was right all along."
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