Archive for the ‘Alaska Governors Race’
Signs of Things to Come – Alaska Election 2010
Nothing says political season in Alaska like signs. Sure, sign waving happens in all elections, but Alaskans love our signs more than most. And nowhere in Alaska can you witness the traditional Election Eve battle of the signs like you can in two locations – The New Seward Highway and Northern Lights Blvd., and down the [...]
Debate Night!
I’m sitting at the KTUU Gubernatorial (and soon Senatorial) debate at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. You can view it live on KTUU Channel 2, or live streaming at KTUU.com I’ll be watching live, but feel free to blog it in the comments. I’ve forgotten my laptop, but Mudflatter Writing from Alaska has loaned me [...]
Voting Irregularities Reported in Alaska Early Voting
Reports are already being received in Alaska of voting irregularities at early voting booths, particularly as it relates to the Senate campaign of Lisa Murkowski. This is a call to anyone who is early voting or who finds themselves in the area. Please check the booth for any evidence of campaigning. In Homer, apparently, reports [...]
Walker Opts Not to Run Write-In Campaign
Rumors have been swirling since the night of the Alaska gubernatorial primary that Republican Bill Walker might launch a write-in campaign after his defeat by current Republican governor Sean Parnell. But, this morning, after measured and thoughtful consideration, he decided against it. “I will not be running as a write-in candidate for governor,” said Walker, [...]
The Myth of Alaska Hire – (UPDATED)
Here at The Mudflats, we take pride in not being party hacks. While the writers on this site clearly have certain political leanings, I don’t think that there is any question that when a politician of any party acts badly, we’ll call them out. Case in point: Ethan Berkowitz and Alaska Hire. Now, I know [...]
August Surprise – Palin Backed Joe Miller Poised to Overthrow Murkowski Dynasty in Alaska.
~Senator Lisa Murkowski Campaigning for Senator Ted Stevens in 2008 In 2006, a relatively unknown small town mayor in Alaska toppled the incumbent Republican governor in the primary. Garnering more than 50% of the vote in a three-way race, and leaving the incumbent in the dust with 19%, the political career of Sarah Palin was [...]
Oyster Roundup!
~Thick and fast they came at last, and more, and more, and more! The old adage is true – you play, you pay. I have almost completed shoveling a path to my desk, after returning from vacation, and the only thing that’s going to help today is an Oyster Roundup where I tell you all [...]
Politics v. Policy – The Wrong Side Wins With Berkowitz’s “Visionary Plan”
Until last week, we believed that both Democratic candidates for governor were good choices. We believed that both put the interests of Alaskans first, supported Democratic achievements, and could be effective leaders working across the aisle to pass legislation and to support policy and existing legislation that benefited the people of Alaska. Many of our [...]
Captain Zero v. Polar Bears
Meep, meep, meep! Captain Zero Alert! I’ve only wanted to hug Don Young once. And it was when, during their primary race to become the Republican candidate for Alaska’s lone Congressional seat, Young dubbed Parnell “Captain Zero.” It made me smile. And it stuck. Which made me smile again. It’s one of those things we [...]
Democrats Brave the Anchorage Rain (lots of photos)
(UPDATE: Another opportunity to “brave the rain” today is by attending the “Town Hall Meeting on Crime.” Put on by the East Anchorage Legislators and Assemblymembers, I’ll be attending to here answers directly from Anchorage Police Chief Mew. Please be at East High Commons by 7:00 pm!) Those Alaskans prone to a more cynical outlook might say that [...]
Bob Poe Steps Out of Alaska Governor’s Race
Today gubernatorial candidate Bob Poe announced he is stepping out of the race for Governor of Alaska. “Although running for Governor of this great state the last 17 months has been one of the most gratifying and enriching experiences of my life, I believe it is time for me to step out of the race.” [...]
A Prayer Service for Alaska’s Uninsured Children
Yesterday, Alaska’s governor Sean Parnell vetoed money approved by the Alaska State Legislature that would go to desperately needed health care for Alaska’s children and pregnant women through the Denali KidCare program (SCHIP). Today Alaska’s faith communities came together in prayer and compassion for those children and families in need. They tried to keep this [...]
Sarah Palin’s (un)Ethical Legacy Lives On
I remember back to August/September of 2008 when then-Governor Sarah Palin was the VP pick of John McCain. I was watching the news and Jason Moore of KTUU was covering the Republican National Convention. My jaw dropped when I saw State of Alaska employee, the Governor’s Communications Director Bill McAllister* chatting with Jason Moore about [...]
Voices from the Flats – Candidates Talk Fish, and Mostly Flounder
By John Aronno Alaska Commons Friday night, in Kodiak, hosted a Chamber of Commerce sponsored gubernatorial debate centered around fishing and the Sea Food industry in Alaska; an industry that is second only to oil, in terms of revenues, and is the largest private sector employee in the state. Alaska is quickly separating herself, as [...]
Oyster Round Up – Shuck ‘em!
SP 2.0 What? Someone in the governor’s mansion in Juneau whose initials are SP is blurring the lines between administrative and campaign functioning? (hand on heart) Why I’ve never seen such a thing! Candidates Ralph Samuels (R) and Bill Walker (R) appeared before the Fairbanks Republican Women’s forum Sunday, with (Governor Sean) Parnell (R) participating [...]
