crazily close race

Democrat takes lead in Alaska Senate race

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Just as Sen. Ted Stevens appeared set to return to Congress, felony conviction and all, his re-election bid has faltered. If he loses, it also closes a possible door into the Senate anytime soon for Gov. Sarah Palin.
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In the Stevens race, Begich jumped to an 814-vote lead, after trailing by 3,200 when the day began. The tally late Wednesday was 132,196 to 131,382, with an estimated 30,000 ballots remaining to be counted, some on Friday and some next week.

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Man, Begich needs to win, if only to keep the possibiliy of Palin out of this race.
Who the hell votes for a convicted felon for the Senate? What is wrong with these people?