The Mudflats

Tiptoeing Through the Muck of Alaskan Politics

Unemployment Benefits Unconstitutional? Time to Divorce Joe Miller

By Legal Eagle, Esq. When I last put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard (as it were), we were discussing Joe Miller’s preposterous assertion that somehow, despite the Alaska Constitution and the Alaska Statehood Act, that Alaska could take land back from the federal government – and then apparently start strip mining Denali National Park [...]

Joe Miller claims he’s a celebrity victim BEFORE he holds an office!

September 6th’s Anchorage Daily Newspublished an interview by reporter Kyle Hopkins with both Alaska US Senate Candidates Scott McAdams (D) and Joe Miller (R). In it, Scott McAdams said this about his opposition: S[...]

Open Thread – Beer?

More fun from the Alaska State Fair. [...]

Murkowski – Will She or Won’t She?

After Republican/Tea Party candidate Joe Miller’s stunning defeat of Lisa Murkowski in the Alaska Senate primary, things have been all a-kilter. Everyone on the political spectrum from far left to moderate right h[...]

Scott McAdams on the Shannyn Moore Show – (PODCAST)

Scott McAdams spoke with Shannyn Moore on September 7, 2010. You can hear the podcast HERE. Donate to Scott McAdams’ campaign HERE. Scott McAdams just talked about the endorsement that has meant the most to him. [...]

Open Thread – Fair Food

Ahhh. Nothing like Fair food. Today was the last day of the Alaska State Fair. Cotton candy, giant turkey legs, corn on the cob, and… [...]

The Sheraton Hotel in Anchorage, and What Labor Day is All About

Recently Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO came to Anchorage to conference, and to march in protest against the Sheraton and the Hilton Hotel here in the city. These two hotels have been under boycott for some[...]

Open Thread – Labor Day

This song was written in 1931 by Florence Patton Reece (1900-1986), an American social activist, poet, and songwriter. She was born in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee the daughter and wife of coal miners. The song was written [...]

So Who is Scott McAdams Anyway?

People are still asking the question, “Who is Scott McAdams?”  They know they don’t want to vote for Joe Miller, but they want to know that they’re doing more than voting against something.  For[...]

Andrew Halcro on Moore Up North & Scott McAdams

After the turmoil and the tearing within the Alaska Republican Party this week, I wanted to get Andrew Halcro’s take on the situation. Andrew is an “effete young chap” (according to Sarah Palin), soci[...]

Open Thread

Another view from the air over on the west side of Cook Inlet. Busy busy day today.  I’ll have some photos later from the Alaska State Fair.  But now, the pillow beckons. [...]

Open Thread – Velvet

I wasn’t going to tell you this, but I find myself feeling compelled to, simply because it was so alarming, and such a close call for our friend. I almost killed Brian.  At least that’s what it felt like at[...]

Miller v. McAdams – Open Doors and Divine ATMs

Remember how God opened a door for Sarah Palin, and she just had to walk through?  Well, apparently God is back on the stump here in Alaska, but now instead of just opening doors (like the one he eventually slammed on [...]

Voices from the Flats: Bill Sherwonit – Say it Ain’t So, Joe

By Bill Sherwonit I happened to be up at Denali National Park the week of this year’s primary elections (for those who might be wondering, yes, I voted early), so I didn’t learn the results until later than most. Upo[...]

Open Thread – We Got McMentum!

~Governor Tony Knowles, and Mayor Scott McAdams Former Governor, meet future Senator! Turnout was excellent for all our fundraisers, but the Scott McAdams shindig was definitely the hot ticket tonight.  Scott got to me[...]