Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape.
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Welcome to a special Halloween themed edition of the Alaska Stalker. It was a joy to see all the kiddos trick-or-treating last night without hats or gloves or jackets. Sen. Scott Kawasaki gets it: back in our day, we had to trudge through two feet of snow (uphill, both ways) in subzero temperatures with multiple layers covering our costumes.
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Halloween used to be rough! It was -30 and there were heaps of snow and the costume was covered by a snow suit and moon boots. Kids got it easy these days! #akleg https://t.co/0bES4mUqs5
— Scott Kawasaki (@alaskascott) October 31, 2019
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I swear we didn’t plan it. Congressional candidate Alyse Galvin, her team, and the Alaska Stalker (check out our holiday themed graphic) all chose to don the yellow blazer this Halloween. ICONIC. 💛💛💛
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski rocked some vintage pumpkin themed jewelry by a very special designer.
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Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard and Rep. Cathy Tilton were dressed "too cute to spook."
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Rep. Sara Hannan loves Smokey the Bear even more than I love a yellow blazer sighting. According to Sara, "Only you can prevent political dumpster fires." Great costume. 🐻🔥
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Rep. Andi Story took time to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween. What a nice jester.
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🎶 Baby shark doo doo doo doo doo doo 🎶
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🎶 Fur baby shark doo doo doo doo doo doo 🎶
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Americans for Prosperity State Director, Ryan McKee, donned a homemade “can of White Claw” costume for the Young Republicans Halloween Party. I hope he was able to handle his boos.
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Hey Ryan, if you need another drinking-themed costume for tonight, AFL-CIO President Vince Beltrami has a suggestion for you.
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Why in the world would you "except" Halloween candy? Okay, Lt. Gov. Meyer. I'll take it. But I'm only making this one "acception." 😉🍬
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Things at the South Addition Community Council are getting downright frightful. Disturbingly, this isn’t District 20′s first run in with cannibalism. Has anyone heard from Ceezar lately? Remind me not to go to their summer BBQ. 🍽️😱
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Sen. Scott Kawasaki has by far the scariest post of the week. Just say no to Frankenfish!
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Sen. Jesse Kiehl got in the Halloween spirit by having his blood drawn. I'm just glad his phlebotomist was named Jed and not Vlad or Lestat.
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Perhaps Jesse could hold Anchorage Assemblymember John Weddleton's hand next time. Although, with those veins, John must be a phlebotomist's dream.
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Good to see Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz back on Instagram. I absolutely love the muni print shop team’s clever “plastic bag band” group costume.
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Candidate for Anchorage Mayor, Assemblymember Forrest Dunbar, keeps his promises. Here he is in the sloth onesie he teased earlier this week.
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And Congressman Don Young was .... Congressman Don Young.
The Dean of the House, and Alaska's lone Representative there just 'playfully' headbutted a @MoveOn camera and refused to otherwise recognize their question.
— Zach D Roberts (@zdroberts) October 31, 2019
I made a gif for all of you. https://t.co/jwFc84h2vl pic.twitter.com/sOcKtU3NcM
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Friendly Stalker birthday wishes to Sen. Tom Begich, Rep. Steve Thompson and Assemblymember Austin Quinn-Davidson.
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Spotted in South Anchorage (pre-wind storm):
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Spotted in the air (Anchorage to Seattle): Sen. Peter Micciche traveling to the East Coast.
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Spotted perfecting that work life balance: Sen. Shelley Hughes at Anchorage Concert Association’s Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” during the Saturday matinee, and flying the Anchorage to Seattle leg with Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Sunday morning.
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Spotted at Little Tokyo in Juneau: Former Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott and his son, Anthony.
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Spotted in actual Tokyo: Rep. Zack Fields and family on an international vacation!
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Spotted on C-SPAN in a House Judiciary Subcommittee meeting: Former U.S. Senate candidate and immigration law attorney Margaret Stock.
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Spotted at the Alaska Chamber Fall Forum banquet: A high level lobbyist knocked over a full glass of wine on the table (and on some guy’s leg 😱) while people were clapping for an award winner. Eyes darting around, she covertly put a napkin over it, Big Daddy style, and hoped no one would notice. Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me!
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The Alaska Stalker was born and raised in Alaska, and lives in South Anchorage with her husband, daughter, and son. Send tips to akstalker@alaskalandmine.com
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