First Ladies Endorse Alaska
“As our husbands were known for putting Alaska first, we, too, are dedicated to this guiding principle. Now, multinational corporations are attacking those Alaska legislators running for re-election who stood together in the past session to protect Alaska’s interests.
“We thank and endorse Senators Hollis French and Bill Wielechowski and their colleagues in the Senate Bi-Partisan Working Group for their courage and leadership, and urge our fellow Alaskans to support them in the upcoming election.”
—Ermalee Hickel & Bella Hammond • Oct. 30, 2012
First Ladies Ermalee Hickel (left) and Bella Hammond (right)
In Alaska’s relatively short history as a state, “Hammond” and “Hickel” are as legendary as names get. These were governors who famously put Alaska ahead of party affiliation, and who would not stand for the state’s exploitation by corporate interests from outside. To this end, Gov. Hickel formed the Backbone Group and urged us to “learn to use these resources productively for the benefit of all, not just for a few powerful groups or a handful of corporations.”
Jay Hammond and Wally Hickel can no longer defend Alaska. It is heartening to hear that the two people who knew them best have taken up their fight.
Just peeking in. Cause these ladies so rock. It’s like I can point the story of the endorsement out to my kids, grand kids and tell them these chicks are cool. Look them up. I have such pride being able to do this. Quyanna.
Thank you Mrs. Hickle and Mrs. Hammond for speaking up for Alaska. I appreciated so much what your husbands worked so hard to do for Alaska.
Well may be they know a bad deal when they see one…and Bell is no Bell of the Ball…crooked as a dogs hind leg…and his posse will be rounded up in the SWEEP to hit them on a federal level…got an ointment for the holes they crawl up Bell…lol…
Classy ladies!
Quyanna
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