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  [AK] Begich’s entry tees up first tough reelection race in Stevens's career
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Last EditedArmyDem  Feb 28, 2008 11:45am
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News DateWednesday, February 27, 2008 05:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionBy Aaron Blake
Posted: 02/27/08 07:11 PM [ET]

National Democrats have their man against Sen. Ted Stevens, and he appears set to give the party its first real shot at the senator in his 40-year career.

Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich announced Wednesday that he is entering the race against Stevens (R-Alaska), setting up an exploratory committee and ending months of speculation about whether Democrats could field a formidable candidate against the embattled lawmaker.

A federal investigation into Stevens’s ties to the Veco Corp. pushed the seat into the realm of possibility for Democrats. Begich’s entry makes it an official race.

In launching his committee, Begich said in an e-mail to supporters that the exploratory committee is a significant step forward that he doesn’t take lightly.

“This exploratory committee gives me the opportunity to talk with Alaskans within the provisions of federal election laws,” he said. “After hearing from Alaskans across the state, I will make a final decision on becoming an official candidate well before the June 1 filing deadline.”

A competitive race in Alaska would add another to the growing list of takeover opportunities in unexpected places for national Democrats.
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