News from the Votemaster
August 8th, 2008
Probably the most interesting poll today is a primary in frozen Alaska, which is featuring some of the hottest races of the year. Rep. Don Young (AK-AL) is leading Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell 46% to 38% according to an Ivan Moore poll. This primary is important because although Young hasn’t been indicted (yet), corruption charges are swirling around him. If Young manages to survive the primary, Alaska will have no fewer than three newbie vs. codger races in the Fall: Barack Obama vs. John McCain for President, Mark Begich vs. Ted Stevens for senator and Ethan Berkowitz vs. Don Young for the House. These races will reinforce each other and in a year where 80% of the voters think the country is heading in the wrong direction, change could hit Alaska big time.
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