AK-Sen: Toobz Tied (Actually, Not Even, He's Behind)

Ted Stevens is in for the fight of his life in Alaska against Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich. A new poll commissioned by Daily Kos shows Begich with a 5-point lead on Stevens, up 48-43.

Begich is a good guy who is on the right side of a lot of issues, including net neutrality, and it's interesting that he rightly understands a neutral Internet as an economic engine.

"Net Neutrality has allowed the Internet to drive economic innovation, democratic participation, and free speech online. I will protect and preserve net neutrality's level playing field, so that all Alaskans -- and all Americans -- can experience the vast social and economic benefits of an open Internet connection."

"Discriminatory pricing would turn the open internet into a toll road that serves only those companies that can afford the price. Access to the internet is no longer a luxury; it's a lifeline for many Alaskans."

"I will work to see that Congress adopts public policies that will protect net neutrality, preserve an open Internet and spur the growth of Alaska's economy."

In Alaska's House seat, incidentally, Ethan Berkowitz is up by 10 points over Don "Road To Nowhere" Young.

These are a couple of my favorite races this cycle.