WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans may put off a vote on expelling Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens from the GOP caucus since his challenger seems to be winning the seat, sources say.
Stevens was convicted last month of seven felony corruption charges. His Senate colleagues say they would rather not have to expel Stevens if it looks likely he will lose his race against Anchorage's Democratic Mayor Mark Begich, who leads in the Alaska recount.