Tag Archives: Alaska politics

Alaska evangelicals support the corrupt

Posted on Thu, 6 November 2008 by Mel Green

The Anchorage Daily News reports on exit polling (emphasis added): Like McCain, Stevens and Young performed best in small cities and rural areas, such as the region that includes Palin’s hometown of Wasilla, where she served two terms as mayor. … Continue reading →

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An update from Tom Begich

Posted on Thu, 6 November 2008 by Mel Green

DailyKos reports: Tom Begich, brother of the candidate, explains the current situation up in Alaska: There are about 60,000 votes out. Of those there are 9500 known Early Votes, 5700 questioned with as many as another 8000 or more questioned … Continue reading →

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Alaska post-election blues

Posted on Thu, 6 November 2008 by Mel Green

I stopped writing the blog because I felt the ground was pretty well covered, & I also lacked for time. But today I’m blue. Oh, indeed, I’m very happy about the Obama victory, & while my as-yet uncounted vote for … Continue reading →

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Troopergate report: Major findings

Posted on Sat, 11 October 2008 by Mel Green

Branchflower reports on page 8 of his report four major findings: Palin abused her power in violation of Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act, which provides that “each public officer holds office as a public trust, … Continue reading →

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12-0: Troopergate resport will be released

Posted on Sat, 11 October 2008 by Mel Green

The Legislative Council (or those present) voted unanimously to release the report. This word from one of the reader comments at the ADN’s Alaska politics blog. Kyle Hopkins hasn’t himself reported in yet, but I’m sure he will. It’ll probably … Continue reading →

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Still waiting for Troopergate report

Posted on Fri, 10 October 2008 by Mel Green

But here’s an update from the ADN’s Kyle Hopkins: 3 p.m.: So here’s something to consider while we wait for the Legislative Council to vote — and yes, we’re still waiting: The council needs eight votes to release the investigator’s … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Troopergate report

Posted on Fri, 10 October 2008 by Mel Green

We’re hoping, anyway, that it’ll be release today. The Alaska Legislative Council is apparently still in its meeting, which began at 9:00 AM. Kyle Hopkins of the Anchorage Daily News is at the legislative offices in downtown Anchorage and posting … Continue reading →

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The Palinocracy has spoken

Posted on Fri, 10 October 2008 by Mel Green

The Palinocracy has spoken: Sarah is innocent! Or at least that’s what the Palin Ministry of Truth Squad would like us to believe. Mainly, it’s just the next idiotic step in the McCain/Palin campaign’s futile efforts to steer the Troopergate … Continue reading →

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Alaska Supreme Court won't block Troopergate investigation

Posted on Thu, 9 October 2008 by Mel Green

Just in from the Anchorage Daily News: the Alaska Supreme Court has upheld Judge Michalski’s decision in Keller v. French, rejecting the attempt to quash the legislative investigation into why DPS Commissioner Walt Monegan was fired. Here’s the Anchorage Daily … Continue reading →

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Walt Monegan responds to Todd Palin deposition

Posted on Thu, 9 October 2008 by Mel Green

Tony Hopfinger at Alaska Dispatch talked with fired Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan about Todd Palin’s deposition in the legislative Troopergate investigation. Walt Monegan, the former public safety commissioner that Sarah Palin fired, says Todd Palin’s statement in the Troopergate … Continue reading →

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