Candidates in this year’s legislative races are preparing to see what kind of “pull” Governor Palin will have on this year’s general election. Her influence was always expected to be a part of the outcome, but at a safe distance in the Governor’s office. But with the national attention drawn to her, candidates of both parties will find out in November the effects of having her name inside the polling booth – near the top of the ballot.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau