Pol-watchers chime in on Palin's endorsement of Miller
Alaska Dispatch |
Jun 08, 2010
According to Alaskan political observers who spoke with Salon.com's Shushannah Walshe, Sarah Palin's endorsement may not mean much for Joe Miller, incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski's challenger in the upcoming Republican U.S. Senate primary. The experts say there is a sense that many Alaskans may be suffering from "Sarah fatigue," a conclusion seemingly supported by the fact that SarahPAC didn't report receiving a single donation from an Alaskan during the first quarter of 2010. Additionally, they're not giving Miller much of a chance against Murkowski, whom Alaska Republicans seem united behind. Dave Dittman, pollster, said Palin's endorsement will help him with his biggest obstacle so far, money, "Sen. Murkowski has $2.5 million in the bank, and Miller is starting with zero. This will allow him to raise money. But it’s up to him to close the sale. I’d be surprised if he raised in the millions." So far, Miller's campaign says there aren't any events with Palin scheduled. Read much more, here. |

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