APRN’s Libby Casey is back in the NPR studios for Talk of the Nation with host Neal Conan and the Political Junkie, Ken Rudin Wednesday (Aug. 25) from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Former Governor Sarah Palin has endorsed Joe Miller, a Tea Party favorite. Miller is close to unseating incumbent Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski. Republicans are encouraged to call-in and comment on “the Palin effect.” Does the endorsement make a difference?
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Many absentee ballots in the Miller, Murkowski race remain uncounted. The winner will face Sitka Mayor, Scott McAdams in the general election on Novemeber 2. Listen for updated election results on Alaska News Nightly tonight at 6:00 pm.
