Sarah Palin, Tea Party activists put to test in Alaska Senate primary
By Shane D’Aprile
The Hill.com
The Tea Party’s message of fiscal conservation and the clout of Sarah Palin may prove to have limited influence in Alaska – a state that welcomes federal dollars.
Both the conservative group and the former governor’s coat tails will be tested Tuesday, as they are backing attorney Joe Miller’s (R) primary challenge against Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).
Casting a shadow over Palin’s involvement is her political feud with the Murkowski’s and her upside down approval ratings in the state where she was once one of the nation’s most popular governors. Palin defeated Murkowski’s father, Frank Murkowski (R), in a 2006 primary for governor and has had a rocky relationship with Sen. Murkowski since.
Murkowski down played any possible “blood war” with Palin. (more)