Talk:Frank Murkowski

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[edit] "The Jet

Last two sentences of article reference a local issue, but it is unclear and seems partisan. I deleted it. If they want to elaborate that's fine, but no one who's not from Alaska knows about the governor's private jet. - okieman1200

I cleaned up the last sentence and added a link to a newspaper story on the issue. - okieman1200

Regarding the jet, I did remove the info as I think it is a local issue, not worthly of mention in an encyclopedia. It is among many things which his critics cite as reasons for his low approval ratings, the latter of which I left and cleaned up a bit. —akghetto talk 08:03, 11 January 2006 (UTC)
Not really local, it IS a major source of contention for the Governor. All 5 candidates running so far for Gov. this year have pledged not to use it, 2 dems, 2 repubs, and the one republican-as-an-independent. -Mask 00:05, 21 March 2006 (UTC)
I came to this article hoping to find a bit more discussion about the jet issue. Can someone more familiar with the issue expand it, please? (My new job doesn't leave me a lot of time for research; otherwise, I would read some back issues of the ADN and figure it all out.) I wasn't aware there was a controversy about actually using the aircraft; I thought it was primarily the purchase of the aircraft. Anyone have any sources on this info? The newspaper article that okieman1200 posted was deleted, but even that article didn't mention anything about controversy in using the aircraft (it was published before the jet's purchase). And what about the opposite point of view--that most or all other states have private jets that their governors use, etc.? Seems very slightly POV, but I'd need to research the issue first to determine it. cluth 01:43, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
The controversy is the governor is using the jet to taking him places in or out of state for questionable "state affairs" (i.e., he carries out a bill signing ceremony and then makes a large campaign speech) or being dropped off in Bellingham to take his yacht up the inside passage. I'll try to find sources on this...Jarfingle 02:18, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
I corrected the jet text to note that it was purchased using a state line of credit with Key Bank, an act that was legal but did not require legislative approval. (I left out that the legislature opposed the jet, as that would be too partisan for Wikipedia) I also added the elimination of the longevity bonus, but added that it came at a time when the budget was in the red to give it balance. Note added August 23, 2006: YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS GONE AND POLLED LAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so NOT a supporter of his, but nonetheless felt his Wikepedia article should have balance. Signed - Michael A. Haase, Anchorage, Alaska michaelh2001@gci.net

Michaelh2001 16:52, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

Don't know why the "localness" of the issue should matter. This is an online encyclopedia. Make it as comprehensive as it should be.Leo dubiam 01:11, 30 November 2006 (UTC)Leo

[edit] First political run

Added the line that Murkowski first ran for Congress in 1970 against Nick Begich. 69.247.131.177 06:09, 23 March 2007 (UTC)Anonymous, 23 March 2007

[edit] Governor infobox

I'm glad someone added the infobox at whatever point, but it needs to be an infox that also includes his other major offices held, such as U.S. Senator, particularly considering his extremely long history in that office. I'll try to get around to this myself if no one else does. --Yksin 21:46, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Oil on Ice

He's seen in Oil on Ice being a complete idiot.

Former Sen. Frank Murkowski, now Alaska's governor, is seen on the floor of Congress with a large piece of white cardboard in hand, telling his colleagues that the refuge is "flat, it's unattractive, it's not pristine -- this is what it looks like. Don't be misinformed.

Any cost effective exploitation of Alaska would therefor have to cram four times as much activity into the three months where Alaska is lush and verdant. But don't be fooled, the rest of the time Alaska is harsh and white.

This kind of thing must strike some fundamental reverse-psychology nerve ending in the human condition. Any person who can get away with such a ridiculous display against such a ridiculous comment must be extremely powerful, and not to be messed with. Gorillas seem to have a preference for garbage can lids in their status displays; apparently a sheet of white cardboard works almost as well. MaxEnt (talk) 08:31, 8 January 2008 (UTC)