No big surprise here. Here's the press release, which went out Saturday. (Hey, political reporters get a Labor Day weekend, too.) Joe Miller's opponent in the general election, Democrat Scott McAdams, is the mayor of Sitka.

Mayor Dan Sullivan Endorses Joe Miller

Anchorage, Alaska. September 05, 2010 -- Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan endorsed Joe Miller, candidate for U.S. Senate, today. Sullivan said, "I am proud to support Joe Miller for U.S. Senate. Joe will bring new energy and new ideas to Congress and that is what our country needs in these challenging times."

Miller responded, "I want to thank Mayor Sullivan for backing our campaign. With the support of the Alaskan people, I want to be part of the solution of getting our nation's economy moving again and securing our future."