DISCUSS: Voter reaction to Alaska Election 2006

To all of those who voted for Palin, Congratulations. Now the entire state of Alaska can catch up with Wasilla. More meth labs, child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence. Not to mention, that with her wealth of experience working with big business, our economy should be firmly in the dumper in 4 years. How much fun will that be for you. And if you think cronyism won't be present in her administration, think again. After all Wayne Anthony Ross was her campaign manager. So open your arms and welcome the Christian Jihad to the Gov's mansion.

6 November 8, 2006 - 3:25pm | hey_georgie_girl_98

Alaska Election 2006

Isn't the internet created by Al Gore, absolutely the best invention since God made a woman from the rib of a man ? This is probably the best gubernatorial election in my adult life--good candidates, and ADN pics which made for some good cartooning captions here at home. I wonder, how is "the First Dude," handling all this ? BTW, when will the ADN quit endorsing gubernatorial races and just report the news?

5 November 8, 2006 - 2:41pm | pauljohnson

The only wasted vote is if you don't vote!

The televised debates and direct approach towards difficult political, economic, and social issues is what compelled me to vote for Halcro. I supported Knowles in the past and believe he had the best experience in getting the gas line up and going in the shortest amount of time. Palin's election does bring a new dynamic to Alaska...we are progressing politically into the 21st century by having our first woman governor. I just hope she has the will to keep her promise of non-partisanship because she will need it after the fallout of the FBI investigating republicans in Juneau.

4 November 8, 2006 - 1:13pm | westpoint83

Palin wins

In spite of the Anchorage Daily News and the so-called Voice of the Times coming out against Palin and for Knowles, Alaska voters know better.
Good for us!

3 November 8, 2006 - 12:35pm | angelgirl

Palin

This is the first in awhile I was compelled to vote. Palin is my choice to represent our State in wonderful ways. She cares about the people of Alaska, not just a seat in office. So often we hear failed promises from past and current political figures, and now we have a chance of hope with Palin. I believe she will represent us effectively and to our satisfaction. Give her a chance and you too will agree.

2 November 8, 2006 - 11:09am | charconie

times are tough

you think you made ALaska better? Palin doesn't know a thing about what it takes to run this thing, and if you think the good ole boys outside aren't laughing their heads off at what this crazy state has brought to it, you are mistaken my friends.

1 November 8, 2006 - 10:30am | LutherH

i'm glad

it's a new era, there's a different face to alaska, it's been nice but we need to start progressing to a more modern way of life. no more relatives in office. no more sickening rich lobbyists walking around, smug and in control...