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BTW, before any of Lisa Murkowski’s fans on FR (and sadly she a loyal following here) chime in to defend what a “good loyal Republican” she is, I decided to preemptively post her most recent record in office:

CONSERVATIVE GROUPS

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 68 percent in 2009.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 58 percent in 2008

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 57 percent in 2008.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 57 percent in 2008.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 46 percent in 2007.

In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Murkowski a rating of C.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the American Family Association 33 percent in 2007-2008.

In 2007-2008 English First gave Senator Murkowski a grade of C.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 33 percent in 2007.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 48 percent in 2007-2008.

LIBERAL GROUPS

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 75 percent in 2007.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 50 percent in 2005.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 66 percent in 2007-2008.

In 2009 the National Education Association gave Senator Murkowski a grade of A.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 40 percent in 2008.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 50 percent in 2008.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 78 percent in 2007-2008.

Senator Murkowski supported the interests of the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law 50 percent in 2009.

How any conservative can support this woman in the primary (ESPECIALLY in light of how she got a plush Senate career in the first place) is beyond me.