With less than 6 months to go until the Republican primary on August 24th, Governor Parnell can no longer hide behind fluffy approval ratings and misleading polls conducted by outside political consultants. This election will be decided by the people of Alaska, not hired guns from Washington D.C.

Governor Parnell seems content to let the state’s economy continue marching toward a cliff with drastically declining TAPS oil throughput, the revenue from which funds the lion’s share of our state budget. As your governor, I won’t let the state get to that point, because I will not wait for others to act in our best interests.

Governor Parnell’s “wait and see” approach on the gasline is simply unacceptable at this critical point in our state’s history. Alaska deserves a governor who will make decisions based on what is best for Alaska, not his approval ratings. I applauded Senator Ted Stevens’ announcement this week that he now supports a gasline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez for LNG export shipment to the world market. He has made this course correction after advocating for a Canadian route for decades because he realizes the U.S. gas market is oversaturated and the line through Canada is no longer a viable option. I agree with Senator Stevens that the State should dispense with the studies and open seasons and contests and start immediately to advance the Valdez project. Governor Parnell on the other hand has reaffirmed his doomed Canadian line strategy.

I invite you to join me in the fight to take back Alaska’s future. We have a long campaign ahead of us and as you can see from the pictures and links below, my team and I are working around the clock to get my message delivered across the state. Alaska needs a leader with experience, courage and grit — not just another seasoned politician — to step up and lead us to prosperity and economic security for generations to come.

Photos from Around the State

Lincoln Day Dinners

 A Month of Meet and Greets

Fur Rondy Parade

Fun Fur Rondy Events

Iditarod

Media Highlights

Below are many great news articles, radio and television clips from this past month:

Larry Wood’s article on Alaska Dispatch
My article in Juneau Empire
Juneau’s front page article about my candidacy
KST Radio covers my speech at the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Video Interview by Alaska Internet Network in Juneau
On the Mike Porcaro Show (begins minute 32)
Newsminer article about Stevens’ announcement
Front end loader & parade team video

Check the Videos page for the latest TV ads!

Upcoming Events

If you missed the Kenai Campaign Office opening, be sure to stop by to pick up bumper stickers, yard signs, and find out how you can help!
Benco Building ( Suite # 100-B ) 805 Frontage Road in Kenai

March 20 Grand Opening Fairbanks Office
Fairbanks office: 901 1st Ave. Fairbanks
(corner of 1st and Cowles.)
Noon-3pm

March 22 Grand Opening Anchorage Office
245 Fireweed
(at the corner of Fireweed & C St.)
5-7pm

No day passes without new volunteers coming on board or an encouraging word received from a supporter or some extraordinary effort being made on my behalf. These things keep me charging full speed ahead in my run for governor. Every dollar donated, every hour volunteered, every yard sign posted, every bumper sticker displayed makes a difference. And we are having fun in the process! So if you haven’t joined our team, consider doing so today. Together we will build a bigger, brighter future for this great 49th State!