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Senator Begich Targeted as Vulnerable in 2014National media IDs Alaska's junior U.S. Senator as target for RepublicansANCHORAGE - U.S. Senator Mark Begich has been identified by two political websites as the most vulnerable Democrat who has to stand for reelection in 2014. Both the Daily Kos and Politico called Begich's seat a winnable one for Republicans, in part because of his narrow margin of victory in 2008 against the late Ted Stevens, who had just been convicted in a public corruption trial. Speculation about Begich’s potential Republican opponent has included two Dan Sullivans (the mayor of Anchorage and the state commissioner of natural resources), Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell and Governor Sean Parnell. But Begich says he's not thinking about it much. "As I did four years ago, I mean, I think they considered me an underdog then. I think there's always -- I’ve never run easy races; they're always tough. And i expect some folks nationally just look at the map and they think, oh, maybe Alaska’s winnable. But I think Alaskans will do what they've done every year in elections; they'll pick who they want, based on what's good for Alaska." The Dan Sullivans and Treadwell did not respond to messages seeking comment. Governor Parnell said in an interview in election night that he is likely to run for re-election in 2014. |
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they target the "vulnerable"... said on Thursday, Nov 15 at 3:52 PM
what else would those Robbers I mean Republicans do?
106704595so, so so said on Thursday, Nov 15 at 3:51 PM
is that it? so?
106704545Robo said on Thursday, Nov 15 at 9:31 AM
Yeah, lets return Mark after he voted for legislation that exempted him and the rest of Congress from its effects and raised taxes on all Americans -- Namely, the Affordable Care Act -- Oh, and he said he read the bill, so he was aware of what it contained. So, he can't say, he was unaware of its negative impact.
106674691dontblameme said on Wednesday, Nov 14 at 9:57 AM
I dont think Alaska is dumb enough to vote for Mayor Sully again. Oh wait, yes they are. He does not do what he says (sales tax) he does what he wants. Sort of like the POTUS.
106598526More "got em in my crosshairs" said on Wednesday, Nov 14 at 8:40 AM
Thanks for the heads up on your "targets" like Giffords eh? well we just vote and not "reload" and that crazy political mentality is going down... Peoples will stand in line for hours if we have to! Thanks for the Heads up...Robpublicans...lol...
106591746Please said on Tuesday, Nov 13 at 9:25 PM
No more goof ups, and not Parnell..........But Mark should never had the free ride in the first place.
106557716Kathleen Tonn/Move the Mountain Ministries... said on Tuesday, Nov 13 at 7:01 PM
Republicans, if you shoot for Senator Begich's seat, hit the bull's eye!
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