Palin picks Alaska Native to fill Senate seat
Gov. Sarah Palin has chosen Joe Nelson, an Alaska Native, to fill Juneau’s vacant state Senate seat, bucking a request by Senate Democrats that she choose from a list submitted by local party officials.
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Posted: April 6th, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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Comments
Comment from A2
Time April 7, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Yes, I have a hard time figuring out where this pick came from. How long was he with the City? What else is his claim to fame other than being born Native? And I don’t mean being married to his wife. It truly seems to be a random pick to plug a hole as quickly as possible without actually being effective. On Palin’s part, that is. I guess we’ll find out about Joe!
Comment from A2
Time April 7, 2009 at 1:25 pm
February through July 2004 = worked for City.
Comment from Juneau Vampire
Time April 8, 2009 at 9:43 am
You gotta feel sorry for these people that are being tossed out there as “Boo-Yas!” by Palin. Grussendorf is done. If Nelson gets rejected, he’s done.
Feels like middle school…
But hey, at least Palin is being transparent, true to her word.
Comment from alaska4959
Time April 6, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Seems as though the Guv is determined to thwart all attempts to get Beth into this seat (or anyone else with proven loyalties to Southeast). I cannot remember a previous governor (been here for 36 years so have seen a few) who had such a hatred for the panhandle in general and Juneau in particular.