I personally could care less if Murkowski or Young are re-elected - but every time I read something by this author I am reminded why so many "so called" ignorant-stupid republicans and independents in Alaska don't embrace democrats all that much. I am also puzzled why Alaska's largest daily media concern doesn't realize that opinion pieces like this probably help to perpetuate the lopsided election results we seem to have year after year in this state. Good luck to democratic party candidates with cheerleaders like this.