After weeks of losing ground, the joint body of the Alaska legislature has voted to reject Wayne Anthony Ross as Attorney General.
Our representation has debated at length Governor Palin's controversial appointment and they have been distracted from state business in the critical waning days of the session. I believe that was part of the design of the appointment.
Sarah Palin is 3000 miles, and 3 time zones away in Indiana. She was not present to lobby her appointment.
They have denied Wayne Anthony Ross.
This vote by the joint legislative body reveals a growing bipartisan lack of confidence in Governor Palin's ability to make critical appointments.
The Combined Vote: 23 yeahs 35 nays. DENIED.
Ross told a reporter Wednesday, "it seems to me the most important thing that can be done by the Senate is not argue with legal or illegal but to appoint somebody to represent Juneau." Later, WAR denied having said that--even though it was recorded by the ADN reporter.
Legal--illegal. No big deal coming from a candidate for Attorney General. Hmmm...
Thank You! legislators for hearing the testimonies, asking questions, giving thoughtful consideration to what the expectations are from an Attorney General.
my sympathies to alaska for sarah who is inept and continuously absent since she discovered the national spotlight..also!
it's nonsense!
Timekeeper... aren't the fifteen minutes up yet?
Somehow I don't see Snowzilla taking this bit of news peacefully. Does she have the legal right to appoint WAR into office without any legislative approval??
Watch out, Alaska. There's more to come from this woman.