The Mudflats

Tiptoeing Through the Muck of Alaskan Politics

Bristol’s Baby is Here. What a Tripp.

First “official” news I’ve heard has just come from KUDO that reports Bristol Palin had her baby.  And the name is…..Tripp?  No, I’m not kidding.  That’s what I just heard.  Either KUDO, who reports this is coming from People Magazine, is the victim of a giant baby hoax, or they actually named the baby “Tripp.” [...]

“Coffee Talk” With Sherry Johnston.

Well, it’s 11:15am here in Alaska, and it seems like a good time for a coffee break. Let me say, however, for any law enforcement, FBI, Secret Service, or other entity that may be monitoring this communication, I am NOT…I repeat, NOT going to go have coffee with Sherry Johnston.  And neither should anyone else. [...]

McCain-Palin – How Low Will They Go?

With every day bringing new cringe-worthy gaffes, inadequacies, and (R)evelations (Biblical and otherwise), the McCain campaign is getting desperate.  They’ve tried just about everything to postpone, or lessen the carnage of the looming bloodbath that will be the Vice Presidential debate this Thursday night.Plan A – Change the rules of the debate.  Give the candidates less time [...]