Breaking News: AP Calls Alaska for Mark Begich

Mark Schuester subbing for Keith Olberman on Countdown has just reported that the Senate race in Alaska has been called for Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich. Senator Ted Stevens, known as "Uncle Ted" to Alaska, has been unseated, and the Democratic Majority has grown stronger (even as they gut themselves over Lieberman).

This is good news for the Senate and for Alaska, as we will be spared Senator Sarah Palin.

Now hopefully Franken can win.

Mark Begich Leads Senator Ted Stevens

By three votes.

Yes, Mark Begich has taken the lead in the race up in Alaska. Keith Olbermann just reported that Begich has taken the lead in their election race by three votes.