58! Begich Wins Alaska

The AP called the Senate race for Mark Begich. Such happy news on so many levels. First, we're one step closer to 60 seats (although, that includes Jackhole Joe). Second, it means that a convicted felon was not elected to the Senate. Third, no Sarah Palin in the Senate, for now, at least. But, the best news is that this is goodbye for Ted Stevens. Not only is he a felon, but he's widely acknowledged to be the meanest cuss in the Senate (and that takes some doing). Don't let the door hit you on your way out, Ted.