Archive for August, 2008
Friday, August 29th, 2008
Who’s in charge? Succession rules for Alaska’s governor
By WESLEY LOY (08/29/08 12:54:03) Who will be Alaska’s governor if Sarah Palin becomes vice president? And from a practical standpoint, who will be running the state while Palin, as well as Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, seek election to offices that would whisk them out of Alaska and across the continent to Washington, D.C.? Here’s […]
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Friday, August 29th, 2008
Announcement stuns, splits Alaska political world
By SEAN COCKERHAM and WESLEY LOY (08/29/08 12:50:42) John McCain’s choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate stunned and divided Alaska political leaders today. Supporters said she was a shrewd choice, but others argued Palin has no business being a heartbeat away from the presidency. “I think it’s very easy […]
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Friday, August 29th, 2008
‘Troopergate’ inquiry lurks
By LISA DEMER (08/29/08 15:16:20) The first serious scandal in Gov. Sarah Palin’s administration has roots in a family feud. It erupted into public view with the July 11 firing of the state’s top public safety official. Some call it Troopergate. Palin’s abrupt dismissal of Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan is now being investigated by […]
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Friday, August 29th, 2008
Lest We Forget
Anniversary - Hurricane Katrina
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Friday, August 29th, 2008
Today in Anchorage
Today: Partly cloudy. High around 60F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low 48F. Winds light and variable. Tomorrow: Mostly sunny skies early. A few showers developing later in the day. High near 60F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.
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Friday, August 29th, 2008
McCain picks Palin as surprise No. 2
By Jeff Mason 57 minutes ago Republican John McCain made a surprise choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate on Friday, adding a political unknown to the presidential ticket who could help him appeal to women voters. Palin, 44, a self-described “hockey mom,” is a conservative first-term governor of Alaska with strong […]