WASHINGTON—Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has scored the top spot for Thursday night’s first debate of the 2016 U.S. presidential race. He will be joined by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and seven other Republican contenders who made the campaign’s first cut. Host Fox News announced the 10 GOP White House hopefuls […]
ANCHORAGE — U.S. Senator Mark Begich released the following statement on the result of Alaska’s U.S. Senate election after calling to congratulate Dan Sullivan: “Alaska is a place unmatched by any other, and the opportunity to represent Alaskans and all of Alaska’s communities in the U.S. Senate has been a tremendous honor for which I […]
ANCHORAGE: Representative Young’s position on the proposed Pebble Mine has been unclear at times, without a definitive yes or no answer on where he stands. After the Tuesday debate we now have clarity. Don is Yes on Pebble. Young has said that the issues surrounding the Pebble Mine are not his primary concern stating that, […]
Foreign policy looms large as the 2014 midterm elections approach. But traditional conservatives and their tea party counterparts may bring different concerns and motivations to the November ballot, according to a University of Washington political scientist. While traditional conservatives seem most motivated by concern over American security,Christopher Parker, UW professor of political science, suggests that […]