Most popular/Least popular Governor.....

[AkSaber]

I knew it'd be bad, but not this bad!

Frank Murkowski   (R-AK)   
27% Approve   
66% Disapprove

[AkSaber]

^ Why do you think so many people disapprove of him?

When Frank Murkowski took over, the state was faced with a major budget gap. To fix it, he cut spending from just about everything he could. Benefits for the elderly were hit hard. As well as education. To raise money, he proposed all sorts of new taxes. He wanted to tax studded tires and dip into oil revenue, which is supposed to go to Alaskan residents, not the state. The taxes and trying to get into the Permanent Fund hurt him the most. It could be said that he had to make the decisions that Tony Knowles was too afraid to make.

[AkSaber]

AKSaber, do Alaska governors have term limits?  Because if not, I bet Tony Knowles could re-take his old seat.

Yes. Alaska governors are limited to 2 4-year terms, and Murkowski faces reelection in 2006. I think you're right. Knowles would have a good shot of becoming governor. But, I think he has his eye on the Senate. You see, Ted Stevens has said if ANWR doesn't get passed during his term, he'll resign. So I think Knowles is waiting to see what will happen there.

Hopefully "I appoint my daughter to the Senate" will win the Republican primary.

LOL.....  I don't know why I found that funny.

[AkSaber]

I am curious and am hoping someone can answer a question I have. What's the deal with Ohio Republicans? From what you all have said, their governor is a major RINO, and both their senators are not exactly a sure-thing on certain votes. Like one of them not voting in favor of ANWR, or John Bolton (crying even.. O_o), firearm manufacturer protection and "assalt weapons" bills. Forgive the scattered references and such, but I have no clue what to make of it. Is Ohio like a RINO magnet or something???