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Posted by thetrail
Posted: November 4, 2006 - 8:33 pm
Anchorage pollster and researcher Jean Craciun made a terrifying comment today.
She says the gube race is close enough that we could go home Tuesday night without knowing who won.
“It’s going to be madness … we’re not going to have a governor for awhile.”
Knock wood. Not that a tight race wouldn’t be high drama, but everyone involved in the campaigns seems to be looking forward to getting some rest.
Craciun also questioned why issues like the war in Iraq and global warming – a big part of the national debate -- didn’t get more play in the race.
“Why didn’t any of the campaigns get in on any of that?
27 November 8, 2006 - 9:12am | jacekone
I was right - Craciun was wrong.
Read my comment below. Time to get a new pollster, ADN.
November 8, 2006 - 6:03pm | aktraveller
So far the only one who has been close . . .
. . has been Dittman. Does anyone really put any stock in Hellenthal, Moore or Craciun's numbers? I'm referring only to their political polling because I believe Craciun has valid methods in her other work, but she sure seemed wrong here, and I won't even go into the other two.
26 November 6, 2006 - 6:33pm | eatrealfish
Gidget a No Go For Gov, esp for fisheries
This woman wouldn't know the difference between a cod and a capelin. At a time when Ak fishermen have been trying to promote quality handling of their catch, that bogus mailer of a dry skiff full of Canadian codfish set alaska seafood promotions back 20 years. Ooops, just a little oversight. what's the big deal says Curtis Smith, one of her many male handlers. Palin is so full of fish platitudes, like with gulf rationalization. "We need to protect our fishermen and our communities." That's a plan?? Has she come up with one sensible, concrete idea of how she'll design a fair ratz program - which like it or not, will happen in some shape or form in the near future? Can you see her articulating the Pacific Salmon Treaty...international anadromous stream issues to name but a few....She is all empty talk and vacuous smiles and aw shucks bless your heart. And speaking of Clem Tillion in another post, her closest fish advisor - how quickly you pseudo fish fanatics forget that he was the champion of ifq's for halibut and black cod. How much does she know about those fisheries? How much does she know about Alaskas biggest fisheries - groundfish. Or the Bering sea crab fishereis?? Or the dive fisheries in Southeast?? No one will take this Gidget for Gov Go Go Girl seriously - the minute she opens her mouth and attempts to speak in a complete sentence. Her administration will constantly be in a reactive mode, covering up her flubs and misstatements and displays of temper. She is a Valley Girl in the truest sense of the perjorative term. Gidget is a no go for Gov!!!
25 November 6, 2006 - 10:30am | jacekone
I do not buy into the Craciun prediction. It won't be that close, although I am sure she wishes it would be. Craciun just wants to see her name in print. Furthermore, true pollsters do more than read statistics, they must interpret them. It is actually Ms. Craciuns duty to tell US why the war and global warming are not issues in the gub election. The ADN needs to contact other another polling firm that can actually analyze polling data. Her "terrifying" comment is rather worthless.
November 6, 2006 - 10:05pm | Skeptical1
Must be close--Palin's not releasing Dittman's new poll
If Palin is still comfortably up then why isn't she releasing her own pollster's new numbers? They know it is close and she is moving down.
November 6, 2006 - 6:43pm | celtic_diva_ak
If you want to check out bias, take a look at the polls of that Republican lap dog.
He actually had Jack Frost ahead in the mayor's race at one point!
No, Jean isn't going to hurt her business by producing biased polls. The Republicans have all the money!
November 6, 2006 - 8:53pm | jacekone
I never said that Craciun is biased in her polling methods. I do think her report and analysis are rather poor, based on her prediction and questions. Time will tell (24 hours or more) if I'm right or wrong.
Moreover, try not to let your dissatisfaction with the pubbies pollster cloud your judgment of Craciun. The best pollsters DO analyze their data. Instead of asking *why* certain issues have not been germane to this election, Craciun should point out the fact that because the war and the environment (classic dem issues) have not been topics of discussion, it is one reason that Palin leads this race. I'd really like to see Palin try to discuss Kivalina (she can't - it's out of her league).
November 7, 2006 - 3:32pm | celtic_diva_ak
...and she does in-depth analysis with all of her polls.
However, as she herself has said, she usually shares all of that with the client and not necessarily publicly.
I agree with you about Sarah and have to say that MOST issues are out of her league.
November 6, 2006 - 5:38pm | GeordieBC
What a bummer to see Jean Craciun so lambasted like this! She's not hired by anyone party - just giving good science. She's worked for Hickel and she's worked for Knowles (in the past). If the candidates won't hire her back it's because she refused to change the results for them. She's the only one that called the primaries. And you are wrong Jacekone - a social scientist merely reports and points out the trends, it's up to us to think and decided WHY for ourselves because the answers can be many.
You got a personal problem or something ?
24 November 5, 2006 - 4:26pm | coldstrings
Sarah Palin's Extreme Right Stands
The Channel 7 debates last week set out a complete picture of Sarah Palin's extreme right stands. Palin's politics add up to government intrusion into personal and family decisions, with more legal and court fights ahead.
On abortion, Palin's stance is extreme - not even in the case of rape of a family member. Palin’s views are contrary the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v Wade. Tony Knowles and the majority of Alaskans are pro-choice, and do not favor government intrusion in this area.
On stem cell research, Palin's stance is more conservative than most of the Republican party. Like Nancy Reagan, the American Medical Association, and the National MS Society, Tony Knowles supports stem cell research, and understands its potential in treating diseases like Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and diabetes.
On creationism, Palin's views are contrary to a 2005 U.S. Supreme Court decision banning the teaching of creationism in public school science classrooms. Tony Knowles supports keeping the teaching of religion out of public school science classes.
On subsistence, Sarah Palin stands with Ron Sommerville, and the other members of the Alaska Outdoor Council, many of whom are on her campaign staff. No wonder the Alaska Native community is upset. Along with the majority of Alaskans, Tony Knowles supports the rural subsistence priority amendment.
On health care rights, Palin tries to obscure the issue of fair medical coverage underneath the definition of marriage. Tony Knowles supports equitable health care coverage for all State employees.
Taken together, Sarah Palin's 'stands' add up to the agenda of the extreme right.
On Election Day, make your vote count. Prevent government from forcing a narrow set of extreme views into our lives. Support Tony Knowles for Governor.
23 November 5, 2006 - 3:40pm | akfisherman
fishermen will cost Knowles lots of votes
OK, so Craciun sez it will be close. Perhaps so. I am one lifelong Alaskan Democrat that is so steamed at what Tony K. did to fisheries while he was gov that I will be voting Halcro. In brief, Knowles stacked the BOF with Bob Penney's cronies who systematically dismantled salmon management plans in many areas of Alaska. Great environmental harm has resulted from Tony's boards' mismanagement. I know hundreds of commercial fishermen who are ordinarily solid Dems. If Tony loses, I want to be the first, on behalf of thousands of harmed fishermen, to take the credit for it. Vote Halcro!
November 5, 2006 - 8:08pm | ilovelucy
YOu're shooting yourself in the foot
Palin will make Knowles seem like a walk in the park. She's taking money from Northern Dynasty. That should tell you all you need to know. She's siding with Ron Sommerville. She's got creepy lobbyists & RIck Halford calling the shots. Too bad you bought all that crap about her commitment to fishermen. According to her, she's got her finger in every pie. She's Forrest Gump's feather, floating here and there, never touching down anywhere. If you said Alien from Mars, she'd find some connection - "Oh, my father's sister's husband's third cousin 4x removed was married to an alien!" Knowles admitted his mistake with commercial fishermen - Palin never met a mistake she made.
November 6, 2006 - 11:05am | akfisherman
OK ilovelucy, here's what you said: "Knowles admitted his mistake with commercial fishermen"
This is B.S.... show me when/where/what he said.
Tony has been Machiavellian about kicking coastal Alaskan fishermen in the teeth; there are more votes to be had in the other camp!!
November 5, 2006 - 6:05pm | mike_l
just think of the good that the Robin Taylor's and Jerry Ward's will bring to fishermen and the rest us -if she wins on Tuesday.
Thank God Knowles is in the race!!!
November 5, 2006 - 4:30pm | franan
So..you must be one of those pillagers of the ocean keeping Tony's well to do friends from having the Kenai River reserved for the leisure classes and out of state visitors - or one of those who can't see why giving seafod resources to the processing industry is in your best interest?
November 5, 2006 - 5:13pm | akfisherman
admittedly, my sanity quotient has been challenged. Hard core Dem can't support Tony. But, after reading the Voice of the Times endorsement this morning I feel affirmed in sanity. If the VOT likes Tony and I don't, I am vindicated...
Oh yeah, in Tony's effort to reserve the Kenai River for his Republican buds, his board of fish changed the rules so that 5 out of the last 6 years have seen EXTREME overescapement of sockeye in the Kenai. Now, the smolts are starving in the lake because of it. Tony's cronies may have to order up farmed fish soon...
November 5, 2006 - 5:48pm | franan
......are neither R nor D - they are the politics of power, access, and control. Whichever is convenient at the time - Some of Tony's buds are R's in name only - take a look at Cantwell, Boxer, and Landrieu - do you really think their well to do backers care about social welfare programs as much as they care about gov. spending for contracts???
22 November 5, 2006 - 3:31pm | hooters
All you honkies out there should be minding your driving, and not watching the curbside solicitations by pimps for Palin and Knowles. Roadside hookers with signs cause unnecessary driving distractions. Besides, you won't get anymore bang for your buck whether its Palin or Knowles. It will still be a lousy ride.
So rather than being a mindless Honkie, do what the brothers do when an inconvenient solicitation occurs on the street. Extend your middle digit to all.
21 November 5, 2006 - 3:09pm | chugger
You Forgot A BIG One, Buns......
Buns, your comment below about "Halcro Doesn't Stick" is pretty good, although I believe you meant to say Ross Perot and not George H.W. Bush in your last sentence.
But you forgot about a very BIG third-party race in Alaska. That was in 1986 when Joe Vogler of the Alaska Independence Party received about 10,000 votes in the general election and kept Republican Arliss Sturgelewski from beating Steve Cowper as the next governor. Sturgelewski would have faired better as a Democrat, and Cowper was so bad as governor even he hung it up after four years. Vogler would have been the right guy for the job in those days. What happened to Arliss? Disappeared off the radar forever. And Vogler? Yep, literally into the graveyard.
But I do agree with you ----- that being ----- we can't afford to risk the next important four-years with Tony Knowles at the helm. Sarah HAS to be the next governor. And Tony can ride down his famous bikepaths into the setting sun.
November 8, 2006 - 6:04pm | aktraveller
Cowper hung it up after 2 years.
He announced he wasn't running for reelection after about 2 years, making him a lame duck for 2 years and proving one of the least effective governors we have ever had. Well done.
20 November 5, 2006 - 3:01pm | coldstrings
Access to Congress is Important for Alaska
Later this week, a Democratic majority will take over one or both houses of the U.S. Congress. Governor Tony Knowles will have direct access to the Democratic majority on issues affecting Alaskans, thereby complimenting the Alaska delegation’s efforts on the Republican side. Having voices on both sides of the aisle in Congress is a wise strategy for Alaska.
On Alaska Gas Pipeline issues, the Congress will continue to play a strong role. On issues affecting Alaskans in military service, we need a voice in both parties. On a host of issues affecting federal matching funds and revenue sharing, Alaska needs a voice in both parties.
There is one sure way to not have a voice in the Democratic majority, and that is to vote for Sarah Palin or Andrew Halcro.
Here are a couple of notable examples. In 1997, Governor Tony Knowles convinced Secretary of Interior Bruce Babbitt to put NPR-A into the petroleum leasing process. As a result, by 2002 there were 1.3 million acres leased. In 2002, Governor Knowles convinced Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle to place a priority on the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline in the National Energy Policy Act. Governors with access can make a big difference.
On Election Day, consider making your vote count. Support Tony Knowles for Governor.
19 November 5, 2006 - 2:45pm | signwaver
There have been 40 Palin signwavers at Sears. 20 on Benson, 20 on N. Lights. Since 11:30.m. this morning. In freezeing temps.
Dedication.
NOT ONE KNOWLES BOT SPOTTED YET.
ZERO.
Using TKbot logic, the honks and waves were even for both camps?
Right?
Dan Fagan drove by honking loud and saw it all. Eye witness.
Palin by 7.
November 5, 2006 - 3:11pm | alaskastraightalker
honked. That 8 times I've honked at you in the past 24 hours alone. I hope you get more people out on the corner waving your signs,
18 November 5, 2006 - 2:34pm | buns
The little essay below about Third Party Candidates (ie Halcro) won't convince anyone. Third Party candidacies are notorious for producing ineffectual, and sometimes disasterous, outcomes. {Remember the Alaska election of 1982 when we had Dick Randolph and his Libertarian candidacy foul up the works for Tom Fink? We got four years of Bill Sheffield, a disastor as Governor. And remember the presidential election of 1992? Ross Perot and his third-party candidacy gave us Bill Clinton --- absolutely the most corrupt man to ever enter the White House}
No, Mr. Halcro will have to work within the system to become elected governor. And that means waiting his turn for another day. If his intent is to spoil Sarah Palin's candidacy, then Halcro needs to find a new line of work. The whole aim of rational, thinking voters at this point is to permanently retire Tony Knowles.
Stick with this program, Mr. Halcro and support Sarah. It would make you viable down the road. Otherwise, your loss on Tuesday will be your final resting ground in politics. Just ask Dick Randolph and George H.W. Bush.
November 6, 2006 - 1:07am | Peggy_A
You're telling Mr. Halcro what to do? Your post shows you have the intelligence of an ape. Or, are you on crack?
November 7, 2006 - 10:50am | qtwkids
yeah thats right continue to be bought and paid for
The American Dream... is not about two parties. Third parties do not let in bad candidates.. the voters let them in... we follow the money or as you say stay in the system because of small minded people like you. Alaska is more than that and "I have a dream" all candidates no matter how little corporate money they raise will be treated equally and fairly. My dad is a commercial fisherman and I am proud that that portion of the vital Alaska Industries is also supporting Halcro. Or anyone but Palin and Know less...
17 November 5, 2006 - 1:18pm | qtwkids
Miss America 50 versus Gubenatorial choices 2
Dear friends and neighbors this is the wrong answer. We have a Constitution that protects us and our right to freedom of choice. Why are so many of you discounting third parties. We have more choices that could be better than Republican or Democrat is we would just overlook the bought and paid for candidates. We are selling our right to vote short and forgetting the value of the other parties. Halcro is every bit educated, experienced and ready to lead in all areas. Better than that I have yet to see any sign of corruption. He addresses the issues and although he is not always right he does always listen. He represents and does not force his will on the people but will look objectively at issues, weigh the consequences and keep us informed. He is not a closed door lets do it before the people can dispute it type of guy. And he is not bought and paid for or trying to fill size 15 shoes when he only has size 4 feet like Palin. You know if we continue to elect primarily from only two parties we strengthen the opportunity for corruption and we short ourselves. My representative is far more valuable than Miss America and I appreciate the choice. We as voters need to open our eyes and accept the need to look more at third parties. I am not telling anyone who to vote for what I am saying is following the belief that voting for third parties is a wasted vote is self destructive and ignoring our rights. Look at the issues, at the education and experience and the history of the past. Can we afford to just accept that we have two choices. Look what Jesse Ventura did. Why are we hard working Alaskan's depriving ourselves of freedom of real choices. Heck I even have to pat the Greenies on the back they are doing a great job addressin gthe issues instead of fighting like Knowless (intentional mispelling) and Palin. Don't short yourself on options just because you htink your vote would be wasted... trust in the Freedom guaranteed by the Constitution and give all parties equal consideration. Many people are supportive of halcro but are afraid to vote that way... if we all voted with our heads we may just elect the right person.
November 5, 2006 - 2:33pm | gurfren
If you respect yourself, you vote for who you think is the right candidate. If you're like Dan Fagan, and vote for who you think can "win" that means you care more about what others' think than what you know is true.
16 November 5, 2006 - 12:05pm | enslaved
Iraq will play a role in next Tuesday's vote because a whole lot of soldiers from Alaska are sick and tired of Republicans.
Iraq is more than "just a comma" like George Bush wants you to believe.
American soldiers want public servants who know what it's like to be at war. As a veteran of the Vietnam War, Tony Knowles knows what soldiers are going through.
On Tuesday, vote for someone who put his life on the line for America just like the heroes currently fighting in Iraq.
15 November 5, 2006 - 11:52am | jaws
Typical bs coming from the lib-lefty dopers who fear defeat on the horizon. I would give Jean's assessment of election day as another failed analysis coming from a fruitcake who wants the Iraq War and global warming to take center stage in Alaska politics. Go to Tibet and become a pollster/researcher for the Chinese, Jean. You might actually get somewhere. Alaskans view their ECONOMY as the focal-point topic.
Election Day in Alaska is going to pretty much follow what we saw on Primary Election night in Alaska. Sarah Palin is going to be swept in by substantially large numbers. You watch! Tony Knowles looks decrepit and pathetic. We Alaskans know how much of a mess he got us into in the past. Halcro is not going to get the votes in the end because the voters know that by voting for him places Alaskans in jeopardy of getting Tony Knowles again.
Sarah Palin had over 50% in the primary vote, and I bet she gets close to this number on General Election Night.
November 5, 2006 - 11:32pm | alasscan
Get older and get bashed.......
Tony Knowles looks decrepit and pathetic?????? And Sarah supported Murkowski, right? Like running for his Lt Gov. And he is what? Young and gorgeous? Is that what we are voting for? And I guess you think Don Young is drop dead gorgeous too? Oh no wait, that would be 'Young' and gorgeous I guess. So I hope you know all the huge list of negatives about Don Young. Too bad nobody paid attention to fact when Murkowski ran and Sarah supported him. Old and decrepit? Wow what a platform.
November 5, 2006 - 2:34pm | mkenick
Your analysis of Jean's assessment is exactly my assesment of Palin: fruitcake! Remember, you will get exactly who you vote for and if you vote for Palin, you will get exactly that - nothing. She is so full of it, she is BROWN! I hope you will all vote for a true leader who is not decrepit and pathetic as Palin!
November 6, 2006 - 10:17am | hardwknman
No student shall be left behind
With all the ignorance that will be voting for reasons such as their looks or age and other dumb ass reasons tells me that too many students were left behind.
November 5, 2006 - 11:57am | coldstrings
The great thing about a blog is the service it provides to readers by "shining the light" on the quality, tone, and content of contributions.
Thank you!
November 5, 2006 - 12:01pm | franan
...thought you were spending the morning in church w/ your family - just couldn't pass these writing opportunities up??
November 5, 2006 - 1:02pm | coldstrings
Early to church this morning, and yes, mindful of the writing that needs to be done.
While thinking of our Senior Citizens, rural Alaska needs a bit of special attention. The last 20 years of improved health care in the bush is resulting in longer, healthier lives. There are more seniors in the villages now, and as they grow older, we are going to face some challenges in providing adequate care. I hope someone currently living in rural Alaska contributes some words on this subject.
The in-home assisted living programs and personal care attendant training supported by Tony Knowles are part of the solution.
14 November 5, 2006 - 11:41am | coldstrings
We Want Alaska Seniors in Our Neighborhoods
Sunday is a good day to remember the needs of our senior citizens. We want Alaska Seniors to remain a part of our families’ daily lives. Tony Knowles is the only candidate that supports a complete plan to provide for our senior citizens.
To begin, Governor Knowles will reinstate the Longevity Bonus and the Municipal Revenue Sharing programs. Municipal Revenue Sharing is intended to provide the revenues offsetting senior citizen and veteran property tax relief, relief required by Alaska law. Both of these programs will be increasingly important as the cost of living escalates during gas pipeline construction.
Governor Knowles will continue the SeniorCare program and ensure that it is adequately funded. There is no ambiguity by Tony Knowles on SeniorCare - this program will continue.
Governor Knowles will work to bring down the high cost of prescription drugs for Alaskans through bulk purchasing plans, like the program the Knowles team instituted at the Pioneer Homes.
Tony Knowles will demand our Veterans receive VA-covered health care services here in Alaska, with Alaska health care providers treating Alaska Vets.
Governor Knowles will work to close the so-called doughnut hole in Medicare drug coverage, which requires seniors to make high payments. Tony Knowles will work to ensure that no senior citizen is refused treatment by developing a voluntary program that asks doctors to treat a minimum number of Medicare patients.
Governor Knowles supports community-based care and assisted living centers, as well as nursing homes for those with no other option. Programs and facilities for seniors need adequate staffing, with the best nurses, personal care attendants and staff. Previous Knowles administrations already responded to state nursing shortages by expanding the UAA School of Nursing. We will need an increasing number of personal care attendants. We must support University of Alaska health science studies to make sure Alaska offers the best training so we have the skilled professionals to fill the jobs.
On Election Day, please make your vote count for Alaska seniors. Support Tony Knowles for Governor.
November 5, 2006 - 2:13pm | alasscan
Senior and Vets are our Heroes
Seniors across this state need more attention and assistance than they are receiving.
I like Sarah; she is a good and decent woman. Unfortunately, I could not vote for Sarah, I voted early and Tony already has my vote.
Vets and Seniors issues are big, huge issues. Wasilla Area Seniors are facing the possibility of yet another rent hike. Not the first by any means either. Vic Kohring visited a lot, but no assistance on keeping a lid on their rents or meals.
Wasilla has a tax and you would think they could donate more to WASI to offset rents. A lot of those Seniors out there are also Vets and even two war Vets/disabled Vets.
I voted Hurley and Benson. I also voted Knowles.
I live in the Valley and I have heard people talking and I am not hearing the overwhelming support for Palin/Young/Kohring that some are saying they are hearing. Kohring apparently doesn’t even have time to help his own senior parents. The recent article that relates severe slum lord conditions is beyond sickening.
http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/matsu/story/8366059p-8261581c.html
Vic doesn’t have time for the senior’s closest to him and you think he cares about those many others? Too busy being out of state.
There are apparently extremely different definitions of ‘values’. I strongly value our Senior Citizens and I strongly value our Veterans and disabled Veterans.
We have seen years of Republicans in power and the simple math is in this state Seniors and Vets have NOT been helped, they have been hurt. Any other employer would fire the people not doing their job. We are the employers. I voted to fire them and not hire more of the same.
Knowles, Benson and Hurley. A better idea for our elderly, disabled, and our heroes.
13 November 5, 2006 - 11:37am | enslaved
I don't live in Alaska anymore but I love the state dearly.
While speaking with someone last week about politics in Alaska, they laughed and said it's sad that the Republican Party has made Alaska the new Louisiana of politics: "All corruption, all the time!"
It made me so sad to hear those words but I realized their truth. Alaska is a great state and it deserves to have public servants of the highest integrity. Tony Knowles brings the highest level of integrity I have ever seen in a public servant.
I hope the people of Alaska will wise up and recognize that Sarah Palin represents the worst of the worst. I saw her in action as a Mayor and she showed no interest in integrity and honesty. She is cunning and devious in the worst ways. Scandal will permeate every aspect of her administration, if elected.
If I had to choose between Sarah Palin and Andrew Halcro, I would choose Andrew in a heartbeat.
Fortunately though, Alaskans don't have to choose between the best of two evils.
Alaskans have a candidate who is competent, honest, and committed to integrity. On Tuesday, restore America's faith in Alaska and vote for Tony Knowles!
November 5, 2006 - 9:57pm | truthseeker
all the time? For who? Didn't you see that VECO endorsed tony knowles for governor? If you actually lived here you would know that they are the major source of corruption in alaska.
Thanks for the offer to restore america's faith in Alaska, but no thanks, we will be restoring faith in our own state.
Do you have a blog down there for your state, wherever that is so I can go on there and offer advice on who you should vote for your governor? I'm sure I would have as many meaningful things to say about it as you do about alaska.
November 5, 2006 - 11:11pm | alasscan
Not as 'Young' as you used to be?
So I guess that means you are NOT voting for Young? Actually, this person you are responding to could be living in Arkansas, they know quite a lot about Don Young, he is there enough. He sure allocated a chunk of tax payer dollars to their pork projects and received a good chunk in camgaign donations from Arkansas folks. But I guess since it is the VECO connection you object to you cannot vote for Young.........According to FEC Campaign Finance Disclosure statements, Alaska’s At-Large Congressman Don Young was the recipient through his campaign or his PAC, Midnight Sun, of over $100,000 from VECO Officers.
Young received contributions from many of the VECO corporate officers to include Bill Allen, Richard Smith and Peter Leathard. Since 1999, Young has received directly over $97,000 from VECO Officers to his re-election campaigns and Bill Allen has contributed over $25,000 to Young’s Midnight Sun PAC during the same time period. These amounts do not include the numerous fundraisers hosted by Bill Allen and other VECO personnel for Young over the years.
Also according to FEC Campaign Finance Disclosure statement, Don Young’s Midnight Sun PAC has received almost $15,000 in contributions from Randolph DeLay since 2000. Randolph “Randy” DeLay is brother to disgraced congressman Tom DeLay. Tom DeLay was indicted on September 28, 2005 on charges of conspiring to violate campaign finance laws. A string of botched restaurant and oil businesses that Randy DeLay ran in Houston and Corpus
Christi in the 1980s led him to file for bankruptcy in 1992 to escape legal liabilities and bank debts. After these failed businesses, Randy DeLay worked closely with his brother Tom DeLay as a Lobbyist in Texas and Washington, D.C.
I voted for DIANE BENSON!!!!!!!
November 5, 2006 - 12:48pm | jmcgaughran
Enslaved, I couldn't have put the words together better - THANK YOU - for posting. I agree 100% - you have taken what I have been feeling & thinking so strongly, and put into words that speak "truth" - thank you again!
12 November 5, 2006 - 11:20am | alaskastraightalker
Republican Hypocrisy+Lies Update/Haggard bites the dust
Today Ted Haggard confessed to sexual immorality and described himself as "a deceiver and a liar."
Haggard was fired as senior pastor of the church on Saturday by an oversight board of pastors that concluded Haggard committed "sexually immoral conduct." The board had investigated claims by a male prostitute who said publicly this week that Haggard paid him for sex and took methamphetamine over a three-year period.
11 November 5, 2006 - 10:52am | steve15
Scare Tactics by Craciun, Inc.
Go to the playbook folks. Page 7., when your candidate is losing big time-- get a pollster to say the election is a dead heat-- a thinly-veiled effort to get "conscience voters" to panic and not vote their gut.
November 5, 2006 - 11:05am | Loquitur
Where's Dittman's numbers then?
I wondered why the red shirts seemed so fanatical recently. Now we know.
10 November 5, 2006 - 10:18am | Iannolino
Have Alaskan voters forgotten that the concealed handgun law sponsored by Lyda Green was supported by voters in Sarah Palin's district that also has one of the highest rates of child abuse and domestic violence in the state. She was their mayor? What did she do to steam the time of violence? I would like an answer to that question by one of her campaign supporters.
November 5, 2006 - 6:11pm | gorilla
During Pallin's term as Mayor "The Childrens Place," a Child Advocacy Center, was established in Wasilla. Mayor Paliin and the City of Wasilla were very supportive. In addition to grant monies, The Wasilla PD hired an officer with specific skills in interviewing victims of abuse, who was assigned full time to Child abuse cases. The Childrens place serves the whole Mat-Su and has been very effective in dealing with the problem of Child Abuse. When he was Governor, Knowles gave special recognition to the Childrens Place. Whoever is elected Governor Child abuse in Alaska is an issue that will need more attention and resources.
I believe both Sarah Pallin and Tony Knowles understand and appreciate the problem. Child abuse should not be used as a campaign football.
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28 November 8, 2006 - 6:16pm | signwaver
2 words..........
Dave Dittman.
The rest are rank amatures.
One exception: Ivan Moore.
Although quiet at the end, he also got it pretty close.
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