Entries in Election 2008 for June, 2008
Young fires back
Don Young's campaign contacted me following a story I ran earlier this week on a two-person debate at Pioneer Park between Diane Benson and Ethan Berkowitz, who are running as Democrats for Young's seat.
During the debate, both Benson and Berkowitz criticized Young for having outworn his welcome at ...
Begich vs Stevens
Rasmussen Reports released results Tuesday from a new poll indicating Sen. Ted Stevens has squeaked out a fresh — albeit slim — advantage against Anchorage mayor and Democratic challenger Mark Begich.
Both Stevens and Begich face challenges in their respective August primaries but analysts are already eyeing a November ...
Everyone's energy planning
Hopefuls for office are hitting the topic of energy pretty hard. Much of the talk focuses on rehashing old ideas — opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas drilling, for example, or outlining broad in-state natural gas distribution plans.
Candidates are also zeroing in on how ...
More Palin as VP speculation
Could Gov. Sarah Palin be number 2 on presumptive Republican nominee John McCain's presidential ticket? Well, at the very least she's been in contact with the Arizona senator recently.
Stevens releases finance report
Just in from the Senate office of Sen. Ted Stevens...
Senator Stevens Releases Financial Disclosure Report
Parnell promises change
I just got back to the newsroom from the official opening of Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell's campaign headquarters in Fairbanks.
Parnell to open Fairbanks office
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, Republican candidate for Alaska's at large Congressional seat, is in town today to open a new campaign office.
Public employees back Berkowitz
Just in... "Alaska’s State and Municipal Employees Back Berkowitz"
The list
In case anyone needs a refresher, here’s the list of candidates for federal office and for the Interior’s seats in the Alaska Legislature.
Begich to roll out energy plan
Readers, expect the Daily News-Miner to fire up its political blog frequently in the coming weeks and months.
With the primaries a few months away, political junkies, media managers and registered voters are all going to be paying greater attention to the messages from candidates for state and national ...