LOL. Now there's a truly unbiased source. And speaking of what's good for Alaska, here's what was said at the time Republican Lisa Murkowski became Alaska's sixth U.S. senator on Dec. 20, 2002, when her father, former Republican Sen. Frank Murkowski appointed her to fill the remainder of his term after he was elected governor:
Jim Whitaker, an ally of Murkowski's in the Alaska House, said her appointment "is nepotism and therefore contrary to the democratic principles of representative government. An action of this type undermines the public trust and is therefore of great concern," he said, according to National Journal's Almanac.
And there's more!:
Lisa Murkowski's legislative experience included two terms in the Alaska House of Representatives. Known as a moderate there, she worked with a bipartisan caucus in an effort to design a long-range fiscal plan for the state, according to the newspaper the Juneau Empire. She also successfully shepherded a 10-cent alcohol tax -- an increase of 7 cents -- into state law. Murkowski angered conservatives when she voted against a bill limiting publicly funded abortions. On the issue of abortion, however, she also has said the procedure should only be legal if the mother's life is in danger and in cases of rape and incest.
more?
Conservatives opposed Murkowski's reelection to the state House, and redistricting pitted her against incumbent Republican Eldon Mulder. Although Mulder decided not to run, Murkowski still experienced a close contest with conservative Nancy Dahlstrom. Murkowski ended up winning by only 57 votes, the Almanac notes.
I'm also betting your 'popularity' stats are bogus.
Lisa Murkowski is extremely popular in Alaska.
The popularity figures are correct. 70% approval for her rating vs. Sarah Palin’s 54% (and dropping). Look it up.
So for anyone who thinks Sarah’s future might include a primary challenge for Murkowski’s Senate seat, think again.
Sarah quit the governorship because she’s quitting Alaska.
Packing up the Dude and kids to seek out her fortune in Washington, D.C.
The Ultimate Outsider has wanted to become an insider ever since she got bitten by the national politics bug when she signed on with McCain. She won’t be going there to run for office though. There are lots of lucrative options for a former pol there, especially one that is a hot commodity.