The Ultimate Irony: Sarah Saves Ted Stevens From Defeat

It is becoming increasingly evident that not only is Sarah Palin a huge boost for the GOP presidential ticket, but she is helping Republicans at the congressional level. Just a month ago there were dire predictions that the Democrats would make significant gains in both the Senate and House. Since the selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate there has been a dramatic shift to Republicans in the so-called generic ballot. In other words a lot of Republicans who were in danger of losing their races may win thanks to the Sarah Tsunami. Ironically, one Republican who may survive is Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska. The 84-year-old Stevens is currently under indictment for corruption and is famous for promoting the Bridge To Nowhere which Governor Palin eventually killed. A month ago Stevens was losing by 17 points to his Democratic opponent, but in the most recent survey he is winning by two. If Stevens had any decency he would drop out of the race in favor of a "clean" Republican. Unfortunately that won't happen. Advice to Governor Palin: Don't endorse Senator Stevens by name if asked as it will put a smudge on your image as a reformer.