Reid has to go. This guy is a cancer to our government.

So revealing when Reid says out loud that the ethics of not taking "undisclosed gifts" is a modern invention. If it's a different world now that doesn't tolerate Congressional bribery, what were they getting away with in their salad days? When exactly did this different world begin? If only this different world didn't include Reid as senate majority leader.

Reid is just the tip of the festering shit pile that constitutes our Senate today. With the exception of Feingold and a couple of others (none come to mind), the Senate is run by over the hill self important boobs running around in Depends (RTM).

So Ted did what he was ordered to do 65 years ago, got some "I was there metals", attains "HERO" status in Reids myopic eyes and is therefore entitled to an ethics free zone that is the Senate and a get of of jail free card if Reid were god (he thinks he is). Jeeze the Senate sucks!!!!!

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Reid is pathetic. I know he thinks it's collegial to say that, but from the cheap seats it is simply validating a corrupt tyrant.

Doesn't matter - Bush will pardon Stevens on his way out the door anyway.

Are you freaking kidding me? What planet is Reid on? He's sure not on this one. His behavior has been appalling.

Someone last night -- either Keith or Rachel -- played again the tape of the Senate giving a standing ovation to Stevens. This sickens me beyond belief. It's, I think, the most disgraceful display of the Senate in a long, long time and is absolute proof that there are no ethics or morals in the membership. They had a chance to make a statement. Reid made the worst kind when he lauded Stevens. A simple "thank you for your service" was all that was called for at that time. Reid is already in trouble for his re-election. He's going to lose, big time.

Seems as though Harry likes the class warfare and the difference between those with and those with out....anybody in a higher government position such as his beloved Senate or any one with tons of money should never be punished...always should go free and never make any sort of restitution...I think the people of Nevada need to vote this elitist old coot out of office..I think he is a sneaky spy for the GOP..he seems to do every thing with in his power to sabotage Democrats and any legislation the Democrats try to pass..especially if it might help the working class

Excuse me??!!

As a former U.S. Senator, Stevens helped write the laws. He doesn't get a free pass for not "understanding" them.

And he shouldn't go to jail because he's a war hero??!! I didn't realize signing up for the military included an automatic pardon for any crimes he may commit. That excuse ranks way down there with Nixon's "if the President does it, it's not illegal."

I don't disagree with the idea of limiting his jail term because of his physical age. His crime does not warrant the equivalent of life in prison. But he has to be held accountable for his crimes.

Reid has no business commenting on something like this.

Obama better start thinking of some way to get rid of Harry Reid because if he doesn't, Reid is going to be a huge thorn in Obama's side. Reid has failed us at every turn and "we the people" want him gone. So, when are the Senate Democrats going to do something about him.

He enables Bush for 8 years and then he makes a statement that "He doesn't report to Obama" and he won't support him if he doesn't want to.

Please God, make Harry Reid go away.

"...simply behind the curve of modern ethics standards"??? Jesus wept.

And don't I remember that Duke Cunningham was also a war hero? Didn't keep him out of prison, did it?

Will somebody please pull Harry Reid's head out of his a**?

Isn't it interesting how Harry Reid's outrage over corruption doesn't seem to apply to Republicans?

Indeed.

Two words: Ollie North

So Lil' Ted isn't up to speed with 'modern' ethics huh? Good on ya Ted-- you'll feel right at home then with some Old Fashioned three hots and a cot prison time with a one-eyed tattooed cellie.

This guy has made a complete idiot of himself the last few days, why is he still talking: The trick is to stop digging when you are already in big hole.

What Reid meant to say is, "He's a senator". Two schmucks who long ago lost the ability to differentiate right from wrong. We need to change the term of a senator to eight years and out. And after that they can never sit or serve in government again in any capacity at all - ever. And can never lobby for or work for any company or subsidiary of a company that ever obtained a government contract while they were in office. Nor can they work in an industry which contributed more than 10% of monies to their political campaigns. And that includes companies created after the fact that are substantially the same companies which existed while they were in office. If the retirement benefit they get isn't enough for them too bad.

Maybe that sounds drastic but we have to break the ties between government and private enterprise if we want this country to survive.

The old boys club is a disgrace and Harry Reid is so far down the ladder of common sense and respectability that he's eating dust.
In light of all Reid's questionable actions and remarks, what does he have that has everyone afraid to cross him or get him the hell out of the leadership?
He is starting to stink really bad...start investigating this turkey, something is NOT right with Reid.
As far as Ted Stevens being no threat and old etc, who cares, the law was broken, jail time is warranted. If there is no punishment, there is no deterrent for future lawbreakers.