Thursday November 20th 2008

Berkowitz Public Campaign Schedule for Monday and Tuesday

November 3rd, 2008

Follow Ethan on election day.

ADN: Berkowitz for House

November 2nd, 2008

Berkowitz’s integrity, coupled with a lively intelligence and 10 years of experience as a lawmaker in Juneau, qualifies him to give Alaska new, strong representation in the U.S. House. He is the right candidate to replace the ethically compromised and regularly outrageous Don Young.

Anchorage Daily News Candidate Questionnaires

October 31st, 2008

The Anchorage Daily News asked Alaska candidates for Congress their views on a variety of issues. We are publishing Ethan’s responses as the Daily News releases the Q&As between now and Election Day.

Challenger Berkowitz says it’s time for new direction

October 31st, 2008

State Rep. Beth Kerttula had eight years of firsthand experience sizing up the political qualifications of Ethan Berkowitz. Kerttula, a five-term Juneau Democrat and daughter of longtime state senator Jay Kerttula, sat next to Berkowitz on the state House floor. “Ethan is a tremendous leader,” Kerttula said. “He’s a natural leader. He’s fun. He cares about people. He’s all the good things a leader is and he has great compassion and perspective.”

Ethan Berkowitz talks with KFSK

October 30th, 2008

Berkowitz is an anchorage businessman and attorney who served ten years as a state representative. He spoke with KFSK radio about a variety of issues late last week by phone. Matt Lichtenstein started off by asking Berkowitz for his opinion on congress’s 700 billion dollar bailout plan for the financial industry:

Down the homestretch: Young, Berkowitz trade jabs 6 days before election

October 30th, 2008

Ethan Berkowitz, running against Don Young for Alaska’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, had a clear message for the incumbent at Wednesday’s debate in Kenai — “Don, I’m not staying home, I’m going to the House, you’re going home.”

Race between Berkowitz, Young a close one

October 30th, 2008

Alaska could see a generational shift in its Congressional delegation this year. Sen. Ted Stevens is in the fight for his political life after his conviction last week, and in the U.S. House race incumbent Don Young faces a serious challenge from former state House Minority Leader Ethan Berkowitz.

Don’t Vote For Ted Stevens or Don Young in Alaska

October 28th, 2008

This is no time for litmus tests of party loyalty, for abandoning our own. But we must make one exception: good conscience compels us to advise Alaskans not to vote for Ted Stevens for Senate or Don Young for the at-large House seat in Alaska.

Begich, Berkowitz campaigns reiterate message

October 28th, 2008

Berkowitz said that while his campaign will continue to focus on issues relevant to the Interior, primarily energy, there was still nothing to be taken for granted. “We need to do more than we’ve done already to make sure we win on election day,” he said. “This election is ours, and I can see the end of it from my house.”

Congressional candidates state their cases

October 26th, 2008

Rep. Don Young and his Democratic challenger Ethan Berkowitz debated live at Wendy Williamson Auditorium on the campus of UAA as they spar for Alaska’s lone House seat.