Seriously Don...First time I've ever heard this and I think it is a crock....

"Alaska's ranking as the most powerful congressional delegation in the country."  Who said that?

"I am extremely proud to be recognized by The Washington Post as one of the 10 most effective lawmakers in Congress .: When was that....1985?

I seriously doubt any of this is true.  You are one of the most corrurpt politician in America according to many newspapers other than the Washington Post,, you have no seniority, no chairmanships and no credibilily where it counts. All you have is a bunch of Alaskans hanging on to the past through your ineffectiveness as a US congressman.