I believe in open government.  We’ve seen the actions of some politicians, and Alaskans want no part of it.  It has gone on for so long, that even some of the politicians convicted of crimes still believe they did no wrong.  This version of the good ol’ boys club is embedded in the political culture.  It’s time for a change to root out this culture. 

I vote my conscience.  I’m known in the Alaska Legislature to march to a different drummer.  I’ve taken unpopular stances concerning ethics in the legislature, but those ideas are what I believe in and I stand by them.  I am an open book and I am accessible. Examine my legislative record or ask my Kodiak constituents.   

I will build bridges, but not to nowhere.   I believe in bi-partisanship.  I can engage with all parties and I’ve proven it during my tenure in the Alaska legislature.  I’m known to follow my conscience and the people I represent, not my caucus. 

I believe in fresh ideas.  We have not had a change in our congressional representation for two generations–since 1973.   No one can resist being changed and influenced by special interests during a three-decade tenure in Congress, especially during a time when that behavior was “business as usual” in the good old boy’s club.  I know the difference between standing up for Alaska and embarrassing Alaska by making us the poster child of greed. Change is sweeping the nation and electing a new representative in congress will bring back the respect Alaska deserves.