Green Options » mark begich http://greenoptions.com/tag/mark-begich Posts tagged 'mark begich' Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:05:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Alaska Senate: Even Mark Begich Has His Flaws http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/26/alaska-senate-even-mark-begich-has-his-flaws/ http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/26/alaska-senate-even-mark-begich-has-his-flaws/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:05:13 +0000 Taylor Shelton http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/26/alaska-senate-even-mark-begich-has-his-flaws/ The progressive netroots have been all about Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich for quite some time. Not only is he challenging the legally-troubled and obstructionist Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK), but he boasts an extremely progressive platform in a state known for voting red across the board. And for any number of reasons, it seems to be working.

photo credit ChrisL_AK via flickrWhile Stevens’ federal investigation surely hasn’t helped his efforts (Tim Hurst has a great post on Senator Stevens’ list of indictments), he has only been ahead in two polls this whole year. Since Stevens was indicted, Mark Begich has extended his lead considerably, leading by 17 points in the most recent polls. Reelection is surely looking tough for Stevens, who has long been known as an enemy of environmentalists and a friend of big oil.

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