A few updates on the drama in Alaska’s Governor race:
First off, Democrat Tom Begich, who finished second overall behind fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, has officially dropped out and endorsed JKT. Basically said “we believe in the same stuff, he finished ahead, let’s not waste resources and win this”.
Meanwhile, fourth place finisher, and second place Republican, former shitshow Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson is refusing to drop out. That’s angered batshit crazy candidate Bernadette Wilson and some Republicans. I’m guessing the various donors can’t agree on who should go forward. Wilson has talked strongly about slashing the state budget even more which probably doesn’t sit well with the construction contractors that largely fund Bronson.
With Begich dropping out that would push fifth place finisher Republican Treg Taylor onto the final ballot… except Taylor is being disqualified for violating campaign finance laws. It remains to be seen whether his running mate and Lt. Governor candidate would move on alone or if the entire ticket would be out.
So, more drama to come!