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Governor candidates debate issues tonight
Sean Cockerham, Anchorage Daily News Anchorage Republican pollster David Dittman, who isn’t working for any of the candidates in the governor’s race, said he believes most voters have made up their minds. But tonight’s debate could make a difference for Bill Walker and Ralph Samuels, Parnell’s main Republican challengers. “Not just because it has so [...]
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GOP hopefuls face off
Andrew Wellner, Frontiersman WASILLA — With less than a week before the primary election, all three Republican gubernatorial candidates stuck to their guns in a debate Thursday at the Alaska Club. The natural gas pipeline dominated the event, as it has the election, and, arguably, state politics in general for a number of years. Bill [...]
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Walker & Parnell to face off in LIVE TV debate TONIGHT!
Don’t miss the upcoming debates as we head into the final days before the primary. Let your friends & family know! TONIGHT Thursday, August 19th 5:30pm–Wasilla Alaska Club Auditorium which will also be broadcast live on www.1430hometownradio.com. 9pm–KAKM will be broadcasting tonight’s debate between Bill Walker, Sean Parnell and others LIVE on statewide television. Tune [...]
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Bill debates Ralph Samuels on air, Parnell a no show
Bill debates Ralph Samuels on air. This was the 18th debate. Parnell has not showed for 14, almost always with no explanation.
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Walker, Parnell set to debate amidst open season battle
Taylor Bickford, Campaign Manager Anchorage – Last week, Bill Walker and Sean Parnell exchanged blows at a Republican gubernatorial debate in Juneau. Walker’s Campaign Manager, Taylor Bickford, expects more of the same at today’s Resource Development Council debate in Anchorage. “There is no question that the race for Alaska governor has emerged as a two-man [...]
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Walker, Parnell exchange blows at Republican debate in Juneau
Taylor Bickford, Campaign Manager Today, “GOP candidates for governor made their case for votes – and even took occasional jabs at each other – during a debate in Juneau,” as reported by Becky Bohrer of the Associated Press. Gov. Sean Parnell and Republican challenger Bill Walker laid out their platforms and duked it out, primarily [...]
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Upcoming Parades and Thank You to 4th of July Volunteers!
Thanks to the 300+ volunteers in at least 8 cities across Alaska who participated in July 4th parades and celebrations across the state! This massive grassroots effort really captured the momentum that this campaign is gaining every day! Go to our Facebook page (sign up as a fan if you haven’t already) and see the [...]
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Alaska gubernatorial candidates tout pipeline, policy to Fairbanks voters
Jeff Richardson, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner FAIRBANKS — A local audience put the heat under Alaska’s governor candidates during a rapid-fire lunch forum at the Carlson Center on Tuesday, grilling them on resource development, the economy and even their preferred candidate for U.S. Senate. The forum, sponsored by the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, attracted Republicans [...]
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Walkers for Walker Wanted for Five July 4th Parades
Bill Walker supporters are coming to a City near you! Team Walker will be participating in five, yes five! Independence Day parades and we need YOUR help! Check out the times and locations below. If you’re going to be in one of these areas for the 4th of July and want to walk with [...]
Talking the Talk
Andrew Wellner, Frontiersman, published June 17, 2010 WASILLA — Valley issues played a central role Thursday as gubernatorial candidates Ethan Berkowitz and Bill Walker faced off at The Alaska Club in Wasilla. The debate was the second in a series of political events put on by the Greater Palmer and Greater Wasilla chambers of commerce. [...]
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Ermalee Hickel Hosts Fundraiser for Bill Walker
Taylor Bickford, Campaign Manager Anchorage- On Monday, June 14, over 150 guests gathered at the home of Mrs. Ermalee Hickel to raise money for Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bill Walker. The late Governor Walter J. Hickel endorsed Walker’s candidacy last fall and Mrs. Hickel has pledged her full support and endorsement of Walker. The standing room [...]
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Anchorage Daily News Covers Parnell’s Continued Debate Dodging: Walker only GOP Candidate with Perfect Attendance
Sean Cockerham, Anchorage Daily News Gov. Sean Parnell was a no-show at last night’s gubernatorial candidate forum in Wasilla, after not appearing at the debate last month in Fairbanks. That wasn’t a surprise because they were never on Parnell’s list he’d attend. But that didn’t stop his opponents from hammering him on it. Read the [...]
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Something’s Fishy
Bill Walker, published by Alaska Dispatch, June 4, 2010 This weekend I had the opportunity to participate in the annual Kodiak Crab Festival, which featured a very unique gubernatorial debate last Friday. The Kodiak Debate is important because of its primary focus on Alaska’s second largest employer, the seafood industry. The debate preparation alone gave [...]
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Bill Walker at the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce Gubernatorial Debate
At the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce’s gubernatorial debate on Wednesday, Bill left no doubt as to why he is running to replace Sean Parnell as Governor of Alaska. Enjoy the media coverage and video clips below! Gulf Oil Spill Shadows Gubernatorial Debate Alaska Dispatch by Joshua Saul, May 5th Six candidates for governor, including [...]
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Yard Signs & Heart Run Team!
The Anchorage Heart Run is just around the corner & we are looking for volunteers to join the Walker for Governor Team. The race is on Saturday, April 24th at the UAA campus. If you would like to run or walk on our team, please register here & make sure you join the team Walker [...]
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Walker: Alaska should build gasline itself
Story by Deanna Garrison, KSTK Stikine River Radio KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (2010-02-17) With the Trans Alaska Pipeline nearing the end of its useful life, gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker says Alaska needs to stop waiting for someone else to build a gas pipeline and build it itself. The Republican discussed the gasline and other state issues during [...]
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Bill Walker Campaign Youth Meet and Greet a Great Success
On Dec. 28, 2009, the Bill Walker Campaign for Governor held a young Alaskans meet and greet. The Alaska Republican Party said that this was the largest turnout of young Alaskans for any candidate that they could recall. Nearly 100 Alaskans under 30 attended the event. Continue reading on Examiner.com >>>
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Candidate Speed Dating
Elevate Alaska’s first speed date the candidates event.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Election Night Celebration