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The biggest thing that surprised me about Republican John Binkley entering the race is the way in which he has entered the race.

Since June of 2005, when asked about his future intentions he has repeated the same answer. I think Governor Murkowski is doing a good job and I'd seriously consider running if he doesn't seek re-election (sic)

December 15, 2005 - Bob Dylan once said "Blame it on a simple twist of fate." Welcome to the road to the United States Senate...ahh the best laid plans of mice and men.

When I was first elected to the House of Representatives back in 1998, closed door caucus meetings had become all the rage. Majority lawmakers meeting behind closed doors while the public and the press questioned the lack of public accountability on the other side.

A little over 11 months from now, Alaskans will hire someone to fill the state's top executive position. So who will be applying for the job?

Currently the position is held by Frank Murkowski, a 20 year U.S. Senate veteran who returned home amid pleas to run for governor in 2002. Murkowski was elected on a platform of fairy tale dreams and candy cane wishes. The reality three years later is Murkowski's negative approval ratings are second only to a guy from Ohio whose administration has faced one political scandal to the next. 

As with most political predictions, these are offered without the burden of fact or knowledge.

In 2006, everyone of the 40 State House Seats and half of the 20 State Senate seats will be up for re-election. In addition, Alaskans will elect a Governor and a Congressman. Lets start with a quick look at some legislative races.

On Thursday March 17, 2005 four former Democratic legislators filed a lawsuit in Juneau Superior Court alleging that $80,000 was illegally paid to Republican legislative aides from 2001 to 2004 and requested the court demand repayment to the state treasury.

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