I know Mike Dunleavy. I’ve known him for over a decade. We joke with each other. I tease him him about being an unsuccessful hunter. In short, I like Mike Dunleavy.
With that said, I believe the governor deserves to be recalled. His callous and unconcerned ax work on the budget demonstrates a knowing detachment from his constituents and a blatant disregard for the people of Alaska. His metaphorical middle finger to the rule of law — failing to nominate a judge in the prescribed time period — speaks loudly to his delusion of being above the law. Time and the courts will further prove the governor’s lawlessness. In short, this governor and his great lies need to go. In fact, I stood outside of Wasilla Middle School holding a sign that espoused just that point. This governor deserves to be recalled.
But don’t get me wrong. I still believe Mike is a great guy. The person acting on orders from the Koch brothers and the American Legislative Exchange Council playbook is separate from Mike.
— Matt Welk
Chugiak
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