Is Sen. Stevens retiring to nowhere?

Oct. 23, 2005: "I will put the Senate on notice--and I don't kid people--if the Senate decides to discriminate against our state and take money only from our state, I will resign from this body,"--Alaskan-Sen. Stevens-WaPo

"The Senate Appropriations Committee removed earmarks for two controversial "bridges to nowhere" in Alaska: the Gravina bridge, which would connect Ketchikan to an island of 50 people, and the Knik Arm bridge, which would link Anchorage to a sparsely populated area...read on-Sierra Club

I'm waiting for his letter of resignation anytime now. (hat tip Bill) (Graphic by Monk)