WAR is Over! (Updated with Roll Call Vote)
23 for and 35 against.
House – 16 yea, 23 nay
Senate – 7 yea, 12 nay
I have to say it. I am proud of my Legislature! Well, I am proud of 35 of them, and that’s saying a lot. Trust me.
Here’s the roll call vote, courtesy of the Daily News Miner:
Alaska House
(Richard Foster, D-Nome, who caucuses with the largely Republican
majority, was excused)
Yeas – 16
John Cohill, R-North Pole
Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Anchorage
Anna Fairclough, R-Eagle River
Carl Gatto, R-Palmer
John Harris, R-Valdez
Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage
Carl Johnson, R-Anchorage
Wes Keller, R-Wasilla
Mike Kelly, R-Fairbanks
Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage
Charisse Millett, R-Anchorage
Cathy Munoz, R-Juneau
Mark Neuman, R-Wasilla
Kurt Olson, R-Soldotna
Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks
Bill Stoltze, R-Eagle River
Nays – 23:
Alan Austerman, R-Kodiak
Bob Buch, D-Anchorage
Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski
Sharon Cissna, D-Anchorage
Harry Crawford, D-Anchorage
Mike Doogan, D-Anchorage
Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham
Les Gara, D-Anchorage
Berta Gardener, D-Anchorage
Max Gruenberg, D-Anchorage
David Guttenberg, D-Fairbanks
Bob Herron, D-Bethel, but member of Majority
Lindsey Holmes, D-Anchorage
Kyle Johansen, R-Ketchikan
Reggie Joule, D-Kotzebue, but member of Majority
Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks
Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau
Pete Petersen, D-Anchorage
Woodie Salmon, D-Chalkytsik
Paul Seaton, R-Homer
Bill Thomas, R-Haines
Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage
Peggy Wilson, R-Wrangell
Senate
Yea – 7
Con Bunde, R-Anchorage
Fred Dyson, R-Eagle River
Charlie Huggins, R-Wasilla
Lesil McGuire, R-Anchorage
Linda Menard, R-Wasilla
Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage
Gene Therriault, R-North Pole
Nay – 12
Bettye Davis, D-Anchorage
Johnny Ellis, D-Anchorage
Hollis French, D-Anchorage
Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel
Albert Kookesh, D-Angoon
Donald Olson, D-Nome
Joe Paskvan, D-Fairbanks
Bert Stedman, R-Sitka
Joe Thomas, D-Fairbanks
Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage
Tom Wagoner, R-Kenai
Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak
You can save this list as a handy reference tool when you want to know who would vote for a stump as long as it had an R after it’s name. OK, stumps don’t have names….but you get my point.
Kudos to the Republicans on the “nay” lists. It’s not easy to break ranks, and you proved that you have the integrity to do what’s right, despite pressure to the contrary. (Gives you all a nice pat on the back)
And of course, kudos to the Dems who have been working diligently in the madhouse that was the capitol building this week. You’re in the trenches every day, and we all appreciate your efforts. (Pats you on the back too)
I was thinking the same thing about him untill I read his letter(Nelson) it is very self serving and he is acting like a tattle tale in first grade.I would think the fact that he changed is party so fast should be entered into the letter as well seems her forgot to mention that little fact.I too hope the legislature keeps up the good work.Why should MS Palin be allowed to sneak a Republican into a democrat seat?I would think the Man she had as acting AG before War was appointed would again take over,
Lee 322 you are so right.Thanks for the Many Alaskan that stood up and were counted as being against this man for AG.Was so glad to see that many republicans also stood up and were counted.They did not just follow party line.Thy made their own minds up.I have to say I hope Palin or one of her supporters reads this I woke up at 3 AM Thursday morning and the first thought was a prayer to God ,Please Please do not let this man be appointed.If you have any mercy see that he is rejected.Gods will or not I was afraid to come on or read ADN because I was so afraid of what I would see.All I can say is Thank God he watches over us all not just the chosen few .
I have never been so proud of Alaska or to be an Alaskan as I am now. Thank you to all who worked so hard to get the word out about Ross. And especially to republicans who broke ranks and did what was right for Alaska and the Alaskan people! I also feel that this vote is a significant show of support for the Native Alaskan rural community.
I have never been so proud of Alaska or to be an Alaskan as I am now. Thank you to all who worked so hard to get the word out about Ross. And especially to republicans who broke ranks and did what was right for Alaska and the Alaskan people! I also feel that this vote is a significant show of support for the Native Alaskan rural community. Thank you.
Today is the day to rise up in song and thank god for small favors. I guess her actions are closely watched after all. The Senate and Congress have shown superior intellect and ability to take actions in the best interest of the Alaskan people. I wish everyone that sent letters before the vote would send a note of thanks. They really did serve “the people”.
Shannyn Moore’s latest post on WAR is on HuffPo – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannyn-moore/palin-loses-the-warjuneau_b_188019.html
The award so far for Troll Comment MOST Resembling Something Sarah Palin would Say Herself:
“It’s really hard to tell what’s going on in Alaska. The congressional comments indicate a group that loves to attack Palin on most every issue. I understand that she ran as a reform candidate, so I assume a lot of this chatter reflects a desire to keep the status quo, which led to abuse. I was also surprised to see such a good turn out at the tea parties and wondered if some of the congress may regret not endorsing her plan, which recommended not taking all of the stimulus money.
The Atty Gen sounded as though he’s the type everyone knows. It didn’t seem to me that reporters had much to do with uncovering anything. He’s one guy who is pretty much out front.”
HAHHAHAHAHHAHA!!! The Head Up Bottom Disease is contagious!! =) I was gonna respond but didn’t feel like wasting my time =)
I am so happy for you Alaska (those that did not want WAR)! Amazing that so many R’s voted for an AG who obviously is not concerned with “what is legal or illegal” Actually in reality, does truly reflect the party of NO. That comment sent chills down my spine. Frightening show of character on WAR and the R’s who voted for him.
I’m very, very proud of my guys — Representative Paul Seaton and Senate President Gary Stevens — for voting to uphold the rights of ALL Alaskans and voting Nay on the confirmation of W.A.Ross for AG.
Isn’t it telling that ALL voting yea were R’s?
My representative voted NO! Whoohooo! Thank you all for tossing him OUT.
Congratulations to all the bloggers who kept shining the bright lights on Palin’s abysmal choice for AG!
Salute to the bloggers: AKMuckraker, Shannyn Moore, Progressive Alaska, Diva’s Blue Oasis, Immoral Minority, Palingates, Andrew Halcrow….and too many more to mention!
Thanks to the legislators who had the guts to stand up for the integrity of the Law!
Thanks to those brave people who dared testify against WAR in “Palin’s Alaska!”
Outstanding victory for the constitution and the State of Alaska!
WAR is OVER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvNRHrKyaX4
And another one gone and another one gone and…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNQRfBAzSzo
Hey GINO, gonna get you too…
Congratulations Alaskans, on the GREAT NEWS! Happy dancin’ with ya!
This is true cause for celebration. It does indicate that politicians can be reasonable when faced with a ludicrous situation.
Bravo to all the Nays-a big Yay to you from me! You do truly and honestly represent the people of Alaska.
One more comment…
GINO can only agree with this historical decision by our capable legislators…
The body spoke the language that GINO understands, i.e, It was God’s will!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
There is a GOD.
Wow, this is one time I really don’t mind being wrong. Last night I sure didn’t think you had enough votes in the AK legislature to reject Gino’s boy toy, W.A.R. I just couldn’t believe she would leave town if she didn’t have the votes in the bag. I guess that just goes to show she is dumber than any of us thought, and that she really doesn’t know what most of AKians want. The moment she leaves the state’s good law abiding Senators and Representatives did the people proud. Yeah, AK! There are people with backbones and brains up there, I knew it all along. I’m so proud of you and so very happy that you were not saddled with that nut job. Now, let’s see if he leaves gracefully or she tries some more of her illegal slight of hand moves to keep him under the bus until she come up with her next trick to rub the Demo’s noses in. You can bet she will not take this lightly and will get all whiny and testy about being slapped down while she was off giving her 10 min talk to those important real Americans out there in the other America.
Amazing how many women voted for the jerk. What are they thinking?
AKM,
If she nominates someone worse (unimaginable) than WAR after the Legislature adjourns are we stuck with that person for many months? It will be horrible if we have some raging bigot for the next 8 months! Tell me I’m wrong!
OMG, I couldn’t wait to get home to find out what happened. I am SO happy for you!!!!! My only fear is who she will pick next! Make sure you thank your legislators:)
I just had a terrible thought. If she appoints a nominee after the legislature adjourns in four days, does she get to keep that acting AG until next January when the legislature reconvenes?!!!!!!!
Whew.
Yay!
Thanks Legs – for keeping ALL of Alaska in mind.
Thanks AKM for all the work you have done to keep us all informed on this latest wild ride with the ghastly gov.
I’m gonna go take a nap… whew.
We made it through this one.
worrying wore me to a frazz…
Yeah Alaska!
Congrats, Alaskans!! so relieved here in IL…been chewing my nails all day. so happy he’s OUT!!! Now impeach your GINO and you’ll be well on your way. Isn’t breaking the law grounds for impeachment or a recall or something? Good luck with that as well, though it’d probably be easier to get a thorn out of a bear’s butt!!!
CNN has a Palin story in 3 minutes… about the drama..?
Thanks, Injuneau. I must have missed it the last time I skimmed over the comments.
I sure wouldn’t want to be sitting at the dinner table with GINO tonight…
It’s going to be reeeeeeeal chililllllllly.. Brrrrrrr!
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Someone else had posted this on Celtic Diva as well. GINO is NOT the ‘ Main ‘ speaker. That’s not the way we were hearing it. Michael Steele is the keynote speaker. What a disappointment that is….?
CNN just reported that Steele is the keynote speaker and Palin is a guest. They are supposedly only giving her 5 to 10 minutes to speak – As Candy on CNN – a long way to come to speak for 5 or 10 mins.
Collectively, the Republican side of your Alaskan Congress had 9 good ideas!!
This is great news for Alaska and the rest of the country… that little W.A.R. wingnut looked like he has just enough leverage to crack open the “door”.
A great victory, but I’m betting Palin has a few other disturbing friends waiting in the wings, right?
Maybe we should get our gov’t to do a swap between Sarah, Jindal, Gov. Perry of Texas, Bachmann and their loony followers and the population of Maldivians (who are looking to relocate entirely from their sinking island nation). The loonies can enjoy the sandy beaches until the entire island nation sinks beneath the waves… then float around in boats for the rest of their lives denying the islands sank…
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austintx Says: raptor mount….got to love it, you always make me laugh!!!
UK Lady, Yeah I went over there too, I wanted to see what they were saying that guy is very funny. When I checked there was several over there reeking havoc…
Maybe someone can now answer the question about what happens now. Does the Ass. AG now take over temporarily. When do wharthog take his name off the state page. If you are here Mr. Gara can you tell us what happens now?
Just an FYI,
Back on 4-10 all the Legs. were sent an email by myself. Out of all ten of them I got a reply about an hour after the vote from just One. And this guy voted ‘ yes’.
[ Not sure what the plan is for the NEXT appointment….? ]
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Dear Sir/Madam:
Thank you for contacting my office to express your opinion on Governor Palin’s nomination of Wayne Anthony Ross for the office of Alaska Attorney General.
Approximately 1 hour ago, the joint session of the Alaska Legislature rejected Mr. Ross by a vote of 23 yeas to 35 nays.
I intend to work with Governor Palin over the interim and next legislative session in vetting a new attorney general candidate.
Thank you again for your input in the public process.
Sincerely,
Gene Therriault
Senate District F
HAPPY DANCE!!
Oh, this is so good. Who would have thought the Legislature would actually do the right thing? This almost gives one hope!
asiangrrlMN–if you go to the page I posted above and click on each name, it will take you to each legislator’s page where you can click on the E-mail Legislator So-and-So link and get an e-mail address. I’m not sure they have the e-mail addresses all on one page anywhere. At least, I couldn’t find it.
@Closet Mudpup.
Thanks for the very clear delineation of the palinesque verbage by Mr. Nelson.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MEMBERS FOR DOING WHAT IS RIGHT. Now, maybe, just maybe, people of Alaska can have what they deserve, fairness in government.
Yes, I’ve seen the names. I just need to know their email addresses.
Ann Strongheart will be happy – both Bethel Legs voted Nay! Nick Tucker should be happy, too!
It doesn’t hurt to read it again.
everyone.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow — this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
But let me sat Alaskans.
I’m proud of you guys.
The majority stood up.
Spoke up.
And is standing up to to a bizzare set of events.
I’m glad to see as an American, that such extremist political posturing can be shut down in a free society.
“This is our greatest challenge as a free society.
that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
Woot, he’s gone! And good riddance, my praises go to the people of Alaska and their legislatures for standing up. 😀
“It is clear to me that some the Senators are invoking untested legal arguments in order to maintain their partisan stance, but my main point in mentioning this is that the key players are digging in rather than looking for a middle ground for the benefit of Juneau.”
Translation: “Clearly the Dems saw right through the scheme you and Wayne cooked up. I don’t think those jerks are going to accept me or any of your other faux Democrats in lieu of someone who’s, you know, a registered Democrat.”
He really does sound like Palin’s kind of guy!
You can get to legislators’ pages where you can find their e-mail addresses through this page: http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/commbr_info.asp?session=26
“Kudos to the Republicans on the “nay” lists. It’s not easy to break ranks, and you proved that you have the integrity to do what’s right, despite pressure to the contrary. (Gives you all a nice pat on the back)”
Yea, sure, but it is silly to give Kudos to these thinking, literate people.
A “pat on the back” to be aware of the rule of law and the constitution?
NO!!!
That is what THEY are elected for and what all Americans are expected to be conscious of.
Jeez Louise…..
What is ignorant is the elected officials who blindly follow the “party line” as if being ignorant sheep is what our founding fathers would have hoped American citizens would become.
If your Governor or prospective Attorney General (but practicing attorney) don’t have a clue….
Jeez Louise…..
Speaking as an American, I’m embarrassed.
But I’ll support the Alaskans who’ll step up an put this ignorance down.
I could not help but feel pride in all that you have done in Alaska that I had to sing the following from: “Sister Sledge – We Are Family Lyrics”
(CHORUS:)
”We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up ev’rybody and sing
Ev’ryone can see we’re together
As we walk on by
(FLY!) and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won’t tell no lie
(ALL!) all of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We’re giving love in a family dose
(CHORUS x2)
Living life is fun and we’ve just begun
To get our share of the world’s delights
(HIGH!) high hopes we have for the future
And our goal’s in sight
(WE!) no we don’t get depressed
Here’s what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won’t go wrong
This is our family Jewel”
Then again, there’s me. Who am I? Where am I?
5 deist Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 1:38 PM
We Won! We Won! We Won! We Won! We Won! We Won! We Won!
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You can say that again!
But there are people who are as dumb as a stumb and have an R avter their name.
Ever heard of George Bush?
Check the post above; AKM has updated it with the roll call vote.
GINO has no intellect, no achievement of record, and no connection to reality.
The minute she opened her mouth at the RNC, I recognized that something was grating about her persona besides the voice and verbiage at the cellular level. She just junior high: bites.
Whatever her problem is, I’ll bet that it is hard to pronounce!
I am so glad for all Alaskans in thwarting her latest evil caper! WTG, legislators! And AKM and bloggers!
Asiangirl! I am with you! I need to write the “lawmakers” as Derelict Sarah refers to them!
Once this move to block a fly paper freako AG hits her in that wise a@# mouth, I will console myself with any comment she or Megpie make by visualizing them both with duct tape over their flappy lips!
Now. I. feel. better.
Since I was born and raised in Kodiak I’m really happy to see that both Kodiak Republicans voted no. It was always hard being a Demo there, now I live in one of the bluest parts of California!!
@ asiangrrlMN:
Yeah and Nay votes are listed by name and House/Senate at:
http://www.newsminer.com/news/2009/apr/16/alaska-legislature-rejects-palin-ag-nominee/
Here’s something good from a commenter at Ben Smith’s blog:
“Twenty-three people voted for a pro-rape, pro-KKK AG? Wow.”
Good point.
OK, Alaskan peeps. How do I contact the “Nay” voters to thank them? In other words, where are their email addresses?
We were on the edge of our hammocks!
Congratulations Alaskans!
Nice to hear that Mr Nelson gets it, too bad her heinous never will.
“I believed I knew what Alaskans wanted when I selected an individual who is a strong backer of 2nd Amendment rights, a staunch supporter of the state Constitution and a defender of life,” Governor Palin said. “Wayne Anthony Ross supports responsible, ethical development of Alaska’s rich resources. I’m surprised that legislators in this case really did not seem to represent their constituents and allowed themselves to be swayed by side issues. Mr. Ross is a fine Alaskan. He is held in high esteem by many Alaskans. I appreciate his willingness to serve the public.”
blah, blah, blah…..she has to be tired of spinning every day! You know they say three days per week is ample for this type of exercise.
So it was specifically down to Republicans breaking ranks. No Democrat yeas, but enough Republican nays to vote WAR down. Interesting.
Ah, the cat interference typing position–no wonder!
Yeah–I have a huge cat sitting on my lap and the keyboard is necessarily farther away than usual (I tell him he’s not fat, those are just his “eating muscles”).
Oh, good work, lovely Alaskan legislature! After the statements he’s made and the way he clearly still believes them, confirming WAR would’ve been awful. And good work progressive blogs, yours first among them.
duct, your fingers just slid over one key; happens to me too!
I”m so happy for you all!!! Congratulations:) Me thinks SP is foaming at the mouth and/or steaming about the ears now – woot woot!
yikes what happened? SUBJECT of the following part of the sentence.
Oh! HaHaHaHa!!!!
Funniest yet!!!
Over on seefourpee!!!
They have a troll called Gordon
He just posted —–
“I can see the inevitable end of your blog from my house” 😆
He’s also not the best writer. “Despite working for two of the top downtown democrats in Juneau for the last five years, the party leaders maintain their empty claim that I am ‘unknown in the party’. That’s a dangling modifier– HE was the one “working for two of the top downtown democrats so to be gramatically correct, HE, and not “the party leaders” must be the sibkect of the following part of the sentence.
As for his qualifications not being in question… well, maybe not by him and Sarah.
here’s the link with the vote count: http://www.newsminer.com/news/2009/apr/16/alaska-legislature-rejects-palin-ag-nominee/
Sarah’s only hope now is a career as a sportscaster, doing the play-by-play for curling matches!
I am sooooo happy for all of you in Alaska, well the great ones that work so hard at keeping the lower 48 informed what GINO is up to…AAHHHH, SOME THINGS DO GET DONE THE RIGHT WAY-WHEN GINO GOES OUT TO PLAY!!!
JUST LOVE THIS SITE AND ALL THE MUD PUPPIES!!! A FRIEND FOREVER FROM MISSOURI!! “PLEASE SEND HELP OUR WAY”
I gotta say, I had more admiration for Joe Nelson until I read his letter. It sounds pretty self-serving to me.
Fab!!! As the late, great Warren Zevon once said: Send lawyers, guns, and money: The sh*t has hit the fan. Sarah WHO?
Joe Nelson’s Letter to Palin:
April 15, 2009
Governor Palin
State Capitol
Juneau, Alaska 99801
RE: Juneau Senate Appointment
Dear Governor Palin:
Please accept this as my official withdrawal from the appointment process for Senate district B. It has become clear to me that the Senate Democrats are not going to support any candidate that is not fully supported by the Juneau Democrats. Unfortunately, the Juneau Democrats thus far are not willing to support anyone other than their number one candidate (or a placeholder until the next election).
Despite working for two of the top downtown democrats in Juneau for the last five years, the party leaders maintain their empty claim that I am ‘unknown in the party’. They have also mentioned that I do not have ‘enough political experience’ under my belt, ignoring the fact that I have been elected to the board of directors twice by 20,000 shareholders whose political ties to southeast predate statehood and this country.
This afternoon the Senate Majority Leader told me that he thought it would be illegal to reconsider my name, so the Senate Democrats were not planning to reconsider me or Mr. Grussendorf. A few other Senate Democrats also mentioned legal concerns about the process and reaffirmed their commitment to the Juneau Democrats. It is clear to me that some the Senators are invoking untested legal arguments in order to maintain their partisan stance, but my main point in mentioning this is that the key players are digging in rather than looking for a middle ground for the benefit of Juneau.
It is unfortunate that Juneau is still without a Senator, but I want to thank you for advancing my name. My qualifications have never been in question. My only downfall in this process has been the fact that I am not ‘the one candidate’ (or a placeholder) that the Juneau Democrats are supporting. I am truly honored to be considered to fill Juneau’s Senate seat. I am comforted by the broad support I am continuing to receive, but I also look forward to continuing my service in other ways for now.
Sincerely,
/s/
Joe Nelson
This was a first (rejection), really? I am in even more admiration now. Way to go, AK!
Ooo! shaking like a leaf here, just dared to go into Free Republic, was just curious to see what a real R sitehad to say about WAR. 😯
The story only just went up, but this was one of the comments
Sooner or later even the fan club is going to have to admit that Palin has spent her political capital and is politically bankrupt. This recent rebuke that crossed party lines in her own legislature just stands as proof that she’s finished in politics. She won’t win another term as governor.
OOPS, sorry…..it’s DiaNE. I got so excited, I did a traverse finger roll.
Congrats just the same.
Also from Anchorage Daily News:
“….Among the Republicans who voted against Ross were House Speaker Mike Chenault of Nikiski and Senate President Gary Stevens of Kodiak….
Palin, in a statement issued by her office after the vote, said she was surprised by the vote.
“I believed I knew what Alaskans wanted when I selected an individual who is a strong backer of 2nd Amendment rights, a staunch supporter of the state Constitution and a defender of life,” Palin said in the statement.”
CONGRATULATIONS ALASLKA!!!!!!!!!!! all the way from sunny Arkansas.
WOOOHOOO>>>>>you guys ROCK!
Don’t let your guard down, I’m sure there’s more to come until you impeach her.
Special congrats to you AKM, Shannyn, Andrew, Celtic Diva, et al.
I’m doing a HAPPY DANCE for you as I type. 🙂
From Anchorage Daily News:
Legislature has also rejected Palin’s Board of Fisheries nomination.
Joe Nelson has withdrawn his name from consideration for Kim Elton’s legislative seat.
As they say around here…I am in Illinois at the moment….WOOHOO!!!!! I almost feel like I did when Obama won: Did that really happen?
Good for Alaska. Maybe a nice impeachment is now in order. 😉 The momentum is there.
Ratfish…we know who/whats more important to GiNO, don’t we…..
WooooooHooooooo! Yeah for Alaska! Wow, it’s great to see this. I’m thrilled for all of you. Your legs stood up, got counted and said NO WAY! Excellent.
First time in Alaska history that a cabinet nominee was rejected.
First time an Alaskan governor was AWOL during the last 3 days of a legislative session.
Are the two related?
ADN:
SAYS GiNO: “Mr. Ross is a fine Alaskan. He is held in high esteem by many Alaskans.”
MANY…? Not enuff to change the outcome
WONDERING: since he was not confrimed, does he really get to act as AG in the meanwhile? [making laws and stuff like that, if so – THATs WEIRD!]
@AKM “I have to say it. I am proud of my Legislature! Well, I am proud of 35 of them, and that’s saying a lot. Trust me.”
Yes, mamm.
Congrats from Minnesota!! It’s exciting when good sense prevails regardless of party lines!!!
That is great news!
AKM and fellow Alaskan mudpups, somebody wrote this in the comments section at the ADN – is it true?
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First time in Alaska history that a cabinet nominee has been rejected by the Legislature.
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Anyone have a list of the yea and nay voters?
See4Pee Action Alert–failed.
http://www.conservatives4palin.com/2009/04/c4p-action-alert-support-attorney.html
…so sad….Little Miss Musk ox missed the vote….
I’m sure she will find a way to interject it in her speech…
So what happens when the legislature is out of session and no AG has been approved. Does the governor have the right to appoint anyone in the interim until the next session? And that goes for the Senate seat as well. Was she just stalling for time, and successfully ran out the clock?
Palin responds to no WAR
http://community.adn.com/adn/node/140604
I especially want to thank the Republicans in the Legislator for studying the evidence, analyzing his qualifications and doing the will of the citizens. That is their job, of course, but sometimes only partisan politics prevail. Once I find out their names, I will send each a hand-written thanks – so nice to reach across the aisle and congratulate Republicans for something. I would not be terribly surprised if they are fed up with GINO too – wonder what an impeachment vote of the GINO would look like these days!
Palingates has the breakdown of votes by who’s who:
http://palingates.blogspot.com/
Basheert from Arizona Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 2:01 PM
My friend at AmericaBlog just posted the story – I emailed him this a.m. and the story just went up.
http://www.americablog.com
Thank YOU SIR! I want this to get legs all over the WORLD
It’s going to be interesting to see how it goes when the legislative session starts up again next January, with the Governor absent at the close of this one.
I have serious doubts that anything will be any better and I imagine that it will be more contentious and less productive than this session.
Well done, Joe Wilson, for removing your name from the Juneau seat consideration. Good for you. That speaks loudly to who you are and shows reassuring discomfort about the shenanigans. If you’re not uncomfortable about it, you should be.
Wow. I am from Pennsylvania and have been watching this with great interest.
You guys (the bloggers) owe your self a pat on the back for stopping this maniac.
Now, RECALL SARAH !!!!
Oh, duct, that would prob. be a lovely thing to do. I’m sure that would be cool with them.
I drug this over from 2 threads ago. This should be a hoot !! Steam coming out of loser sarah’s ears !! Gotta love it !!
378 va_soccer_mom Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 1:36 PM
RE: Palin’s speech tonight…I had to venture into the scary TS website for this info (will NOT be doing that again for a while!), but if anyone thinks they can stomach watching it, here’s the info:
“They are supposed to “live stream” her speech at Vanderburgh County
Right to Life Banquet . This will take you to google, click on the top link.
http://www.evansvilleforlife.com
Once your [sic] on their page,scroll down a bit and on the left side you
will see “Watch it on-line for free”
The story here is the resounding NO. Very nice margin against him.
Yay! What a relief that has to be for all of you. Now on to the next battle – getting Palin to stop stalling on the senate replacement.
I haven’t seen the answer, but it wouldn’t make sense that WAR could still be acting AG after he has been rejected, would it? Is there an assistant who can take charge until someone is chosen?
I live in New York, but it is always good news when a total A-Hole doesn’t get near power—no matter what state.
Who thinks Faux News will even report on it…
Or will they try to say it was those libruls that are attacking her…?
I’m trying to think of a good way for an out-of-stater to thank the members of the legislature who were willing to do what’s right here. They can’t accept gifts, right? So even flowers or something like that would be out? What about donating to one of the village relief efforts in their names?
Here is Shannyn’s post on HuffPost: BUZZ IT UP so we hit the front page!!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannyn-moore/sarah-palin-lost-the-war_b_187944.html
This has got to be humiliating for Sarah Palin. I’m sure she would have withdrawn his name if she had any idea it would end up this skewed. She thought it was pretty much a tie and that she would win in the end.
WAR is OVER! cforpee is asking what they can do to make the one who voted No on WAR “a living hell”…!
Now, I want to find out more info on Joe Schmidt doing GINO in HS! Could that not be a conflict of interest???? (That was from Diva’s site)
plus Levi lawyered up today!
you betcha!
Oh happy day! This is so wonderful. All the amazing Mudpups made this happen. Congratulations Alaska. Celebrate, celebrate and celebrate now because when the evil witch of the North returns the fight is on again. I heart you guys!!
Ben Smith at Politico has the story up too.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0409/Palin_takes_a_hit.html
This is sooooo going national. Big stories in the NYT and the Washington Times today on Palin and then this. It is out there for the world to see.
Here’s the totals – sorry I don’t have individuals named: (off of CelticDiva)
HOUSE:
16 yea
23 NAY!!!!!!!
SENATE:
7 yea
12 NAY!!!!!!
SMR-
Glad I could help. The name just came to me in a moment of clarity and boredom.
Wow, I’m impressed. I wish that some of the spine in your Legislature would rub off on the Democrats in our legislature.
Now GINO will have to look for someone even more odious than WAR. She’s not going to go down without a fight.
Message on the Huffpo comment thread are piling up ….. FAST!!!
:-0 🙂 🙂 😉
I am over the moon thrilled for you all…. such amazing, wonderful news. Shannyn ‘broke the story’ on Huff Po….. congratulations starting to stream in there as well…
Way to go Alaskan Legislators! You found your spine in the last number of weeks and you rock the boat big time! Whooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo!
My Sweet Lord. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. Hold your heads up Alaska. Feels good.
i knew it! i knew it!
there was no way that the alaska legislature was going to confirm that ponce WAR once he started rendering opinions BEFORE he was confirmed.
hahahahahaha!
haaahaaahaaahaaahaaa!
congratulations, alaska legislature.
and congratulations to all alaskans who spoke out against this heinous appointment.
Congratulations Alaska!
Your Legislature did what was right for the citizens of AK. *tearing up here*
Celtic Diva was live-blogging and noting the yea/nay votes by name, though perhaps a list will be published sometime in the near future.
wooooooooooooooooohooooooooooo & I’m not 30 anymore, but I’ll bet that was heard a mile away. Time for a drink. Cheers Alaska!!!! Way to rally!
That Newsminor link was ‘specially for you, AlaskaGuy… 🙂
I love Alaskans . . . . .
Ohhhhh – big sigh of relief! I was so scared, especially hearing some Legs say they were going to vote for him even though they didn’t like him. Whew – I’ll sleep easy tonight! Congratulations, Alaskans!
Newsminer had a name-by-name list of who voted and how, House and Senate:
http://www.newsminer.com/news/2009/apr/16/alaska-legislature-rejects-palin-ag-nominee/
But is Ross still acting AG until someone else is confirmed?
And did anyone notice that Joe Nelson withdrew his name for Senate consideration:
The governor’s office on Thursday said Joe Nelson is withdrawing as a candidate.
In a letter to Palin, Nelson says it’s clear that Senate Democrats will not support any candidate that is not fully supported by the Juneau Democratic Party.
pdx mb Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 1:47 PM
It is already on HP by Shannyn…… Let us hope BOTH Keith and Rachel pick it up!
Can I be Alaskan today? I did have Alaskan salmon last night for dinner.
This is good news to wake up to. 🙂 I had a strong sense that it would turn out this way.
Maybe the bum will do the right thing and just go away, back to his hate and his guns.
First post from long-time lurker. Well done, Alaskans. I was as tense over the WAR vote as I was over the 11/4/08 vote. And I’m as relieved/teary now as then. Y’all done reeeeeeeeeel good. hugs and back pats all around.
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308 austintx Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Guess I’ll have to cancel my congratulations gift………
http://www.manolith.com/2009/04/09/velociraptor-hunting-trophy/
So happy for all of you. I have been thinking positive thoughts all day and sending prayers your way. So happy. I was anxiously watching the live blog on Celtic Diva’s website. Happy. Happy.
ADN has a great story that WAR sent a letter to the legislature today DENYING that he made the “legal or illegal” statement!!!
Sean Cockerham RECORDED the statement and it is posted for all the world to hear him say what he now denies saying at
http://community.adn.com/adn/node/140597
What a maroon! Now the whole world can hear and read his words incriminating himself!!! (kinda like his provocative girlfriend)
Alaska is so exciting today!!
Thank God he was not confirmed!
Now if only the major networks and other national blogs can get the word out so that WAR’s no vote can ‘rain on her parade’ dinner tonight.
Who knows the best way to hit the MSM…. Which Shows..?
Any emails we need to send..?
That Gavel-to-Gavel podcast URL didn’t work well for me. However, THIS is working (with dial-up):
http://www.ktoo.org/gavel/archive.cfm?audio=14800&request=D251975C545DF0350FD0B2C432415383
It’s audio of the entire Joint Session on confirmations.
You should be soooo proud! Your voice is being heard. I salute you.
IMPEACH PALIN
I am so happy for all the wonderful people of Alaska! The way this whole thing played out has been sooo inspiring…many voices joining together to make a dramatic difference. How true it is – United we stand, devided we fall!
Keep rock’n Palin’s world…you done good!!!!
Cheers from OH! 🙂
This is the kind of “Close” vote I like to see!!
I consider it “KARMA”
Major happy dance here… the tubes went down at work and had to hurry home to see the results. WHOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Alaska!
@gayinmt —
I like that one. I’d not heard that one yet. Will add it to my repertoire, as I generally go out of my way to not have to say her name… she has many aliases in our home, now a new one!
Congratulations Alaska! Way to go!
Congratulations!!! I’m gaining more faith in Alaskans every minute.A recall of your embarrassing Gov would put the icing on the cake.
O.k., I live in Los Angeles, California and I could not have been MORE on the edge of my seat ALL DAY refreshing this site over and over again just cringing, waiting for the outcome!!!
I AM SO THRILLED!!!! And proud of you Alaskans!!! You’ve done us other 49 states proud!!! Way to go!!!!! Beaming over here!!!!!! :):):):)
OK, there have to be a significant amount of Rs in those 35 nay votes. Do we get a breakdown somewhere?
I’ve phoned my relatives — the slackers who did not get off their bums and write letters as I requested they do multiple times — to tell them that they can send money or gifts in thanks for my efforts to get this evil old pig the boot.
It is a lovely day in Alaska! Woot woot! Fist bumps all around my mudfriends!!!!! My (republican) husband and I have been glued to the computer since 11!!!!!!!!!
55 ez.pz Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 1:56 PM
Tonight, ich bin ein Alaaaaaasssskan!
Agreed! Tonight, we are all Alaskan!
yes, InJuneau you need to bake them something delicious. They sure did earn that, I was truly worried about that vote.
My friend at AmericaBlog just posted the story – I emailed him this a.m. and the story just went up.
http://www.americablog.com/
Her heinous will not be pleased. I mean highness. Sorry.
Oh, what great news! Here I am, down here in South Carolina, driving my daughter to dance and wondering what the heck was going on with a vote in ALASKA!! lol As soon as I got home, I took a deep breath, crossed my fingers & looked for an update. And YAAAY Alaska! Way to go!
Now. Is she going to just self-combust over this? Throw a fit you can hear all the way from Indiana?
Yup, yup! You betcha!
Doing a happy dance for you, AK!
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
It’s like the dawning of a new day, isn’t it? Thank God for whoever is calling the shots up there, and thank God it’s NOT Sarah Palin!!! I think I’ll make an extra celebratory contribution to Planned Parenthood and NRDC in her honor for this one, and every success hereafter. You all must be breathing a huge sigh of relief. I know I am. Yippee!!!
Hey, Gavel-to-Gavel podcast of the confirmation hearings is now posted at:
http://archive.ktoo.org:8081/gavel/4B9A8345/2009/04/JFLS090416A.mp3
I’m hearing the Doors song…”Its all over baby, its all over…WAR is over, War is over…..” sung only the way Jim Morrison could!!!! WAR IS OVER!!!!!!!
One kook down, one to go….
And now she’s put forward little Timmy G. for Juneau Senator again? After Nelson withdrew.
not to rain on parade, but does he not get to serve as interim AG until one is approved? how long until the Queen submits another “appointment?”
Exhale Alaska. Congratulations!
Great news!!!!!!!!! Great job legislators and bloggers!
Tonight, ich bin ein Alaaaaaasssskan! 🙂
I just tried to post a ‘tip Story’ to the Huffpo people about the WAR NO vote.
By the time I got back to the front page they ALREADY had it posted..
Woooo Hoooo !!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannyn-moore/sarah-palin-lost-the-war_b_187944.html
Now all we need is for someone to put a microphone in front of GINO at her ‘Dinner’ for a comment. Don’t ‘ choke on it ‘ GINO 😉
More ‘ whinnnnnne”..?
As a Washington State “lima bean” I want to thank all of you in Alaska (and elsewhere) who helped defeat this hateful man.
Why is everyone surprised at her choices?
Like bush, she has left a trail as Mayor and in her other state job. Hiring out of her duties as mayor(Deputy Mayor) and nasty, vindictive behavior towards others(staff and Levi Johnston).
And like bush, she was elected anyway.
Stay tuned to part 2,
because hell hath no fury as a women scorned or her AG nomination not chosen!
When does his name get taken off the AG’s website???? It NEVER should have been listed like that in the first place!!!!!
Cheers Bloggers! TOAST! Holding up my glass of wine, we made a difference! Yes We Can……..bet Obama, Michelle and the Obama administration are proud of us. We done good.
@NMJ Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Re-post from the end of a previous thread:
Since emails, phone calls, etc., were critical in this vote, please send kudos to those legislators who voted “NO”. They more than earned our thanks! Let them know how much we respect and appreciate their vote for the State of Alaska and its people…and not for personal or political reasons.
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I concur…. our sincerest gratitude should certainly not be withheld. 😉
He pissed off way to many of our legislators. I was happy that both from Kenai voted no. He got in the middle of the battle between Tom Wagoner and Jerry Ward….picked the wrong side. Yes, I’m so happy!!!!!
@ pdx mb Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 1:47 PM
The see4peeps are crossing their fingers that this doesn’t go NATIONAL!!!
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Heh …….. how could it NOT go national? This is gonna be all over the place!
OMG! Just took and break and all the news appears! I am crying with joy and off to read all the posts! Congratulations ALASKANS!
Congrats to the Alaskan Legislature for showing some spine!
And Congrats to EVERYONE who helped inform Alaska about WAR, especially those who testified in the hearings!
I am really proud of Alaska!
AKM, you bring the best news!
Is this be progressive? It so, I really really like it. (-:
YES, just got home and I was afraid to look to see what happened. Congrats Alaska that is one bullet ya’ll avoided, yes, yes, yes, yes,, happy dance
Where is the list of the Congress people who voted against confirming Ross? I want to make sure I congratulate all of them in my email.
Congratulations Alaska! We in the lower 48 are so proud and happy for you. Also. Tee hee!!
It’s time Sarah and her high school class pack there bags and go back to Wasilla.
Congratulations Alaskans. Well done.
WooT!
WoooooHoooooo!
I just saw the news and popped over here to congratulate you and all of Alaska! Talk about dodging a bullet, eh?
w00t!
Congrats Alaska !!!!!!!!!!
I wonder now, how “mavericky” your Governor is going to be, once she is back in Alaska.
Watch out. Hell hath no fury, for a Sarah Palin, scorned.
This is going to get …….dicey………….
Congrats to the Alaskan Legislature! I think all of you Alaskans should email the legislatures that helped to vote War down, including the Repug ones. Great day!
Re-post from the end of a previous thread:
Since emails, phone calls, etc., were critical in this vote, please send kudos to those legislators who voted “NO”. They more than earned our thanks! Let them know how much we respect and appreciate their vote for the State of Alaska and its people…and not for personal or political reasons.
ALASKANS, YOU ARE GREAT!!!
Wish I was a fly on the wall when the tantram little governor of yours got the great news. I know she’ll spin the loss, but I don’t f-ing care. Buh bye Ross.
I’m elated and almost in tears over the news.
Congrats Alaska! Your Legislature came through for you, there is hope after all.
The obligatory John Lennon nod:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8jw-ifqwkM
Whew.
Congratulations Alaska!! 🙂
WOW! Very impressed with the Leg right now.
I imagine the See4Pee folks will be wild tonight. I stopped by there earlier and had to laugh at the long long column raving about how the See4Pee folks are the “barbarians at the gate” coming’ for all those Alaska politicans and others that disagree with Palin. Lots of manical chest-thumping and the sort. Pretty funny, actually.
The see4peeps are crossing their fingers that this doesn’t go NATIONAL!!! “OMG, maybe if we just close our eyes and cross our fingers it will all go away quietly and nobody will figure out that Scarah just got b*tch-slapped big time…” weep, weep, weep…
They are pathetic.
The world is NOT coming to an end!! Great news!
In the Mad Sarah vs. the Legislature fight, Sarah has lost a few rounds and is looking a little dazed and bloodied…but she keeps popping back up like a demented Bozo Bop Bag (I couldn’t resist–it was just too fitting! : ) )
http://www.superdairyboy.com/Toys/Bop_Bags/Bozo_The_Clown.html
But who knows what the next round will bring!! Stay tuned, folks!
Whew – I’ve been thinking of you all day and worrying! I was with a friend whose daughter is a a longtime resident of Anchorage (which I didn’t realize). That makes two friends with daughters up there and I have told them both about Mudflats.
To quote a common phrase from over at PD – hopefully another “nail in the coffin”
Taupe – no way – we don’t want her anywhere near Illinois, thank you.
WAAA–WHOOOO!!!
Can’t wait to hear Scary Sarah’s simple statement.
Send the legislature a big thanks from IL. I more excited than when Blago was tossed.
Just read the news on ADN and had to run right over to the flats. This is absolutely fantastic news. Some days, some things just go the way they should.
the Winkie Guards and flying monkeys stand speechless around the melting puddle that was the Wicked Witch of the West…she’s gone, she’s melted now!
6 austintx: Alaskans – send her back to the bush leagues !!
***You mean the Bush leagues? As in George W. Her head’s going to explode over this loss. She’s losing it on so many levels.
Skipping like a kid, out the door to grocery shop. Can’t wait to hear her blame those pj clad bloggers once again for her own unravelling!!!! You know it coming!!
Have a great afternoon everyone!! Celebrate! Celebrate! Dance to the Music!!
60% AGAINST!!!!
I literally held my breath during the vote.
I LOVE LIMA BEANS!
Hallelujah Lord!!! That is some “good news!”
@pacos_gal–that is entirely possible, but at least this is one legal bullet dodged.
Congrats to the Alaskan Legislature! I honest thought you’d buckle to Sarah.
Now start the Impeachment proceedings.
One small vote in Alaska,
One giant leap for DEMOCRACY
Happy Dance!!!
We hardly got to know you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpvphFuHtCY
what are the C4P’ers saying???
To repeat what I just said on the previous entry:
WaaaaaaaaaaaaaHoooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Congratulations to the Alaska Legislature for having the courage to just say NO to bigotry, hatred, racism, homophobia, gigantic egos and ignoring the law.
Perhaps GINO should resign and move closer to her pals in Indiana?
I am so, so thrilled for Alaska. Thank you, Alaskan Legislature. Thank you, AKM. Thank you, everyone who took time to protest. I am teary-eyed over the jubilant news.
“Waaaaaaaar issssss ovvvvverrrrrrr, if you wannnnnnnt itttttt!”
Yeah, they also didn’t confirm the controversial Board of Fisheries appointment, so they’re showing some serious backbone these days. I think I may have to bake them something!
Alaska Legislature rocks ! Now come down here to Texas and teach these idiots a few things please.
PARTAAAAY!!!!!!
It’s going to be interesting to see the reaction from SP.
I was actually wondering if she would just resubmit his name again.
I know it’s illegal and all, but that’s what she does.
I’m just thinking now, that the next one, might be even worse. Scary!
Wooohoooo! Finally, some real progress! Let’s hope the legislature keeps using it’s new-found spine!
I keep shakin’ my head and saying “wow!” Wow! Well done, Alaska legislature – I’m proud. Now I wish I were ringside in Indiana seeing Her Nibs start tantruming.
Sarah is 0-4. It’s obvious she can’t play the big leagues. Alaskans – send her back to the bush leagues !!
I am sooooo glad! I was going to have to take a second high-blood-pressure pill.
Power to the progressive bloggers and all who made their voices heard in the Legislature!!
Congrats everyone. All I could do is pace and bite my lip and shake my head and scream at my computer screen now and then. 🙂
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THANK YOU GOD!!!! And it wasn’t even close.
Hooray!
The Queen is out of state as the wheels come off the bus.
Hallejujah! Congrats Alaska!