Campaign Commentary
Political discourse
Election Day is less than a month away, and the U.S. Senate race has captured voters' attention. Or maybe driven them crazy. Here are some things I've heard from Alaskans discussing the three major candidates.
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Constitutional, fiscally responsible government is not 'extremist'
Today liberal politicians like to call "extremist" people who believe in a constitutional, fiscally responsible federal government. But I never thought I would hear Lisa Murkowski call a majority of her fellow Alaskans who cared enough to take the time to vote in the primary, by the same term...
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Longtime Republican almost forced to vote for a Democrat
Last Friday I joined thousands of Alaskans in a huge sigh of relief. "Thank God she's still in," I said to myself. For the past few weeks I have been preparing to do the unthinkable -- vote for a Democrat. As a former Platinum Member of the RNC you'd think it would have been a tough decision...
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Alaska needs leader willing to fight for state
Three big challenges facing our state compelled me to run for office this year. First, we need to fill the Alaska oil pipeline. Second, we need to get a deal on a natural gas pipeline. Third, we need to work to diversify our economy.
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Government should work for, not against, Alaskans
Alaska's future is bright if we elect leaders who respect core values, work hard to restore our sense of optimism and get things done for Alaskans. We don't need more bureaucrats who think we can spend what we don't have.
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Obama for president
Gov. Palin's nomination clearly alters the landscape for Alaskans as we survey this race for the presidency -- but it does not overwhelm all other judgment. The election, after all is said and done, is not about Sarah Palin, and our sober view is that her running mate, Sen. John McCain, is the wrong...
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Skip this sucker bet
Gaming commission with the power to legalize new gambling? Few Alaskans were born yesterday. Vote no.
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Cleaner mining
Yes to Ballot Measure 4, to keep big new mines from dirtying salmon streams.
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Predator control
Measure 2 puts predator control where it belongs, as a last resort. Vote yes.
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