Stevens' conviction will be a problem for Republicans generally, and for John McCain and Sarah Palin specifically.
In July, Palin sat next to Stevens at a press conference, talking about how much she respected him and how his voice needed to be hard across America. And during her gubernatorial campaign, she ran a television ad proudly touting his endorsement.
Here's video:
Palin and Stevens in July:
Palin ad touting Ted Stevens' endorsement:
© Jed Lewison