Lisa Murkowski Endorses Democrat Mary Peltola Over Sarah Palin

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"Mary is a friend ... We have been friends for 25 years, and the fact that we’re Republican and Democrat has never interfered with that friendship,” said Senator Murkowski.



By Ed Scarce — October 23, 2022

If anyone was worried that Sarah Palin was going to win the race for Alaska's congressional seat rest assured you can breathe easier now. That race is over with Murkowski's endorsement of her longtime friend and Democrat, Mary Peltola.

Source: Anchorage Daily News

Alaska’s Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she plans on ranking Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola first in the U.S. House race on the November ballot, where Murkowski’s own name will also appear as she runs for a fourth term.
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“I can’t help but think of our new partner here in the Congress. I miss Don Young every single day, I think we all do,” Murkowski said. “It’s gonna be impossible to replace him, but I will tell you I’m so happy to welcome Mary Peltola as our representative for all of Alaska.”

https://crooksandliars.com/2022/10/lisa-murkowski-endorses-democrat-mary

[Hortensis]

1. Wonderful! I've read that it's such a comparatively small political

community that people really do know each other.

[Metaphorical]

2. I keep hoping

that Lisa Murkowsi runs as an independent, then caucuses with the Democrats when she's next up for election, or that she simply crosses the aisle. I understand the reasoning for her as an R, but she has to be getting tired of being one.

[SlimJimmy]

5. I would much prefer her to run as an Independent.

It would clear up any ambiguity in her political stances.

[DemocraticPatriot]

13. She did it once already,

in effect

[SlimJimmy]

17. Yes, as a write-in. I remember that.

[SoCalDavidS]

7. Well, That Can't Happen Until 2028

She's obviously still a relatively loyal member of the repub party.

[Stinky The Clown]

11. She can leave her party whenever she wants to. See Jeffords, Jim (I) VT / 2001

[50 Shades Of Blue]

3. K & R!

[Cha]

4. Yay.. GOTV For Mary Petrola!!! 💕🤷‍♂️

[UTUSN]

6. K&R. Fine. Keep taking bigger and bigger steps, Senator.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

8. Bad I didn't realize Palin was back in mix.

[BigmanPigman]

9. She's like a bad meal that keeps coming back up.

[Warpy]

10. I guess Sarah Palin is finally the benchmark

for just how low some Republicans are willing to go. She's looking up from the bottom of the barrel.

[DemocraticPatriot]

14. What?? Sara is practically a RINO now!

Didn't you get the memo? The "bottom of the barrel" has dropped far from under her...

[Warpy]

15. She walked away from the governorship after 2 years

Willow had to hire a city manager because she was incapable of handling the job as mayor.

I'd say in terms of performance, she's right down on the bottom.

[DemocraticPatriot]

18. Ah, yes, ok...

I was speaking in terms of political rhetoric. Other than quitting the one term of governorship before it was over, I don't know the details of her government performances.

[ShazzieB]

12. Yay, a Democratic House seat is safe!

If anyone was worried that Sarah Palin was going to win the race for Alaska's congressional seat rest assured you can breathe easier now. That race is over with Murkowski's endorsement of her longtime friend and Democrat, Mary Peltola.

I had no idea that it could be as simple as that! But this is great.

And Sarah Palin can go take a hike!

[Polybius]

16. While this will sink Palin...

Could it also sink Murkowski?

[BumRushDaShow]

19. Murkowski

seems to have locked up a significant chunk of the native Alaskan vote and advocates for them often in Congress. That's primarily why she is still there.