Two Alaska GOP Senate Candidates Refuse to Sign Anti-Amnesty Pledge

/2 Comments/in , /by

Photo Credit: Reuters

Photo Credit: Reuters

Two Republican Senate candidates in Alaska refused to sign an anti-amnesty pledge during a Sunday debate.

Conservative candidate Joe Miller asked his two opponents to sign a pledge that reads, “I will oppose any attempt by Congress or the President to grant amnesty (any pathway to citizenship) for illegal aliens.”

Former Alaska Attorney General Dan Sullivan, who is supported by Karl Rove and other pro-amnesty Republicans, and Lt. Gov Mead Treadwell, who has said he supported a pathway to citizenship, refused to sign it…

Read more from this story HERE.

Conservative Campaign Committee Endorses Joe Miller for U.S. Senate

/1 Comment/in , /by

joe-millerThe Joe Miller campaign announced the endorsement of the Conservative Campaign Committee today.

The Political Action Committee’s President Ryan Gill stated, “Joe Miller is working hard on behalf of the conservative principles we share. We look forward to working along side him as the Republican nominee and Alaska’s next United States Senator.”

In making its announcement, the group noted that Miller is a “constitutional conservative” in the mold of Senators Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, and Rand Paul, who is running against “two establishment candidates.”

Miller responded, “I am honored by the endorsement of the Conservative Campaign Committee. Their support comes at a critical juncture in the race, when the momentum, according to what we’re seeing on the ground, as well as public and internal polling, has shifted in our direction. With the help of liberty-loving Americans, we are going to win this race on August 19th and defeat Mark Begich in November.”

Alaska GOP Candidates Clash on Immigration

/3 Comments/in , /by

Memorial Day 13Thousands of miles from the U.S-Mexico border, three Republicans vying for their party’s nomination for U.S. Senate in Alaska clashed on immigration Sunday night in a televised debate ahead of the Aug. 19 primary.

Both former Alaska Attorney General Dan Sullivan and Lt. Gov Mead Treadwell refused to sign a pledge offered by tea party favorite Joe Miller to oppose all efforts at “amnesty” for people here illegally if elected to the U.S. Senate, with Treadwell chastising Miller for sending out a mailer on immigration featuring menacing Hispanic gang members. Miller, in turn, noted that several of Sullivan’s backers, like GOP strategist Karl Rove, favor allowing many of the 11 million immigrants in the country to eventually become citizens.

“It’s because it’s the truth,” Miller said when challenged about the pictures on the flier. “This is real-world stuff.”

Read more from this story HERE.

Miller Wins the KTVA/Alaska Dispatch Debate (+video)

/4 Comments/in , /by

10513419_859097640768782_7393880810506220822_n (1)Joe Miller showed once again why he is the best candidate to make the case against Mark Begich this fall.

Miller made clear he is ready to join Senators Cruz and Lee in challenging the status quo. On a question of whether he would support freezing new federal government regulations he said, “Of course I would. The question is whether we are going to have people of mettle willing to do that…We must seize the opportunity we have to join with senators like Mike Lee and Ted Cruz to actually reign in the federal government.”

Miller highlighted his stance against amnesty by bringing a copy of a pledge he asked both of his Republican opponents to sign last Friday. The pledge simply reads, “I will oppose any attempt by Congress or the President to grant amnesty (any pathway to citizenship) for illegal aliens.”

Miller handed a copy to Dan Sullivan, who has said he does not support amnesty, but refused to sign the pledge. Miller pointed out that Sullivan is backed by major proponents of amnesty, including Karl Rove’s Crossroads, John McCain and Lindsey Graham. Mead Treadwell refused to sign it last week; he supports a pathway to citizenship.

During the debate, Miller told the audience to be wary of campaign rhetoric when evaluating how each candidate would likely vote as their next senator. He referenced a candidate comparison put together by his campaign with footnoted references. Regarding Treadwell he said, “Mead you have pretty much adopted every theme from my 2010 campaign. Your rhetoric certainly has not matched your past action. In fact, I am surprised today you haven’t shown up with a beard.”

U.S. News and World Report columnist David Cantanese tweeted, “@JoeWMiller is still pretty damn smooth in a debate.” We agree.

WATCH: Miller Challenges Opponents to Sign No-Amnesty Pledge

/1 Comment/in , /by

Today Joe Miller issued a challenge to his primary opponents to sign a no-amnesty pledge, blocking a pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens.

“My opponents have been unwilling to make a commitment on this crucial issue,” said Miller. “Ultimately, it goes beyond whether or not the folks crossing the border are rewarded for their illegal behavior. It is a matter of national integrity, security, the rule of law, and whether we have the will to survive as a sovereign nation.”

A signed copy of the pledge was delivered to the Anchorage headquarters of Dan Sullivan and Mead Treadwell this afternoon. Miller is calling on Sullivan and Treadwell to put America first and protect American workers.

Miller concluded, “It’s time to move beyond political posturing and special favors for special interests. This is an opportunity for Dan Sullivan and Mead Treadwell to show Alaskans that they’re listening. I hope they’ll stand up to the Democrat political machine and big corporate interests who are acting against the interests of the people.”

Joe Miller is a husband, father, grandfather, combat veteran, and advocate of Constitutional liberty who believes in individual rights, private property, free markets and the sanctity of human life.

Read more from this story HERE.

Treadwell Campaign Caught Stealing Alaskan Artist’s Work

/5 Comments/in , /by

Alaskan artist Victoria Schultz sent a “Cease and Desist” letter through her attorney to the Mead Treadwell campaign today, after it was caught infringing on her copyrighted material. Ms. Schultz drew a political cartoon, which appeared in the Frontiersman newspaper earlier this week, depicting the election year transformation of candidate Treadwell. The cartoon clearly has her copyright notice and name included; however, the Treadwell campaign took the image, altered it and portrayed it as their own.

Cartoon-Changing-Treadwell-495x400

Ms. Schultz captured Treadwell’s actions, which indicate he has been far less conservative than his election year rhetoric. He is on record favoring amnesty for illegal aliens. He does not support the impeachment of Barack Obama, despite the President’s blatant violations of the Constitution and abuse of executive authority.

The Lieutenant Governor is a proponent of man-made global warming and the UN Law of the Sea Treaty, which gives that body the authority to directly tax and regulate American citizens for the first time ever. Treadwell also blocked a pro-life initiative from the ballot and contributed over thirty times to pro-abortion candidates.

Cartoon-Treadwell-Facebook-Posting-Screen-Shot-2014-08-08-at-11.26.56-AM1-e1407558608481

After being contacted by Ms. Schultz’s attorney, the Treadwell campaign took down her property from their campaign site.

Miller campaign spokesman Randy DeSoto said, “I am not surprised by the Treadwell campaign’s actions. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lieutenant Governor tries to grow a beard before this thing is over. Treadwell can try to sound like Joe Miller, even look like him, but as Alaskans learn his record, they are realizing he is no Joe Miller. Joe is the only true conservative running for U.S. Senate in the Last Frontier. That is a fact that the Treadwell campaign will not be able to steal.”

Miller Endorsed by Joe Arpaio, 'World's Toughest Sheriff'

/4 Comments/in , /by

JoeArpaio4377Joe Miller announced today that Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff Joe Arpaio, widely known for his tough stance on immigration law, has endorsed his campaign for US Senate.

“Joe Miller is a true Constitutional Conservative with a vision to protect our borders and restore America,” said Arpaio. “He is the only GOP candidate in Alaska’s US Senate race who is 100% against amnesty and who will boldly confront the lawlessness of the Obama Administration. Joe is a man of his word who is truly the candidate of ‘We the People.’ I proudly endorse Joe Miller for the United States Senate and ask for every Alaskan who loves liberty to vote for Joe.”

Known as “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” Joe Arpaio leads the nation’s third largest Sheriff’s office in the fourth largest county in the nation (with 3.8 million people). Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been reelected to six 4-year terms of office. His innovative policies to fight crime have earned media attention across the world. Sheriff Joe has succeeded because he says, “The public is my boss…so I serve the public.”

Sheriff Arpaio has also been unrelenting in his efforts to hold President Obama accountable for his abuse of executive power, failure to enforce the law, and lack of transparency.

“I am honored to have Sheriff Joe’s support,” said Miller. “Nobody is more keyed in to what we are facing with respect to the illegal alien crisis. He has been on the front lines of the fight for immigration law enforcement and border security for years and knows first hand what is at stake.”

Mead Treadwell’s Ties to Stimulus Recipient Run Deep

/3 Comments/in , /by

Photo Credit: AP

Photo Credit: AP

A Republican Senate candidate running on a platform of fiscal responsibility has maintained ties to a Maryland company that benefitted from millions in grants from a major 2009 spending bill derided by Republicans—including the candidate himself—as profligate.

Former Alaska lieutenant governor Mead Treadwell stressed that he was a non-executive board member who played no part in Ellicott Dredges’ decision to apply for the grants when the Washington Examiner reported on those grants last month.

A spokesman for Treadwell’s campaign for a U.S. Senate seat in Alaska said that Treadwell had left the company’s board in 2009. However, financial disclosure forms filed by his campaign show that he remains on the company’s payroll.

Those disclosures show that Ellicott paid Treadwell at least $6,000 in “board compensation” over the past two years. He has also received between $30,000 and $100,000 in dividend payments on his stake in the company, which is worth between $100,000 and $250,000, over the same period.

Campaign spokesman Tom Intorcio said Treadwell is paid every time he attends a quarterly meeting of the company’s advisory board.

Read more from this story HERE.

Eielson AFB Selected as Preferred Alternative for First Overseas-Based F-35As

/1 Comment/in , /by

Photo Credit: US Air Force / Creative Commons

Photo Credit: US Air Force / Creative Commons

Air Force officials announced Aug. 7 that Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, was selected as the preferred alternative to host the first F-35A Lightning II squadrons in the Pacific area of responsibility.

Eielson was selected due to its ability to support the mission, economic factors and environmental considerations.

“Basing the F-35s at Eielson (AFB) will allow the Air Force the capability of using the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex for large force exercises using a multitude of ranges and maneuver areas in Alaska,” said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James. “This, combined with the largest airspace in the Air Force, ensures realistic combat training for the DOD.”

Proximity to the range complex will enable the Air Force to take advantage of approximately 65,000 square miles of available airspace for realistic, world-class training in the Air Force’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter.

Read more from this story HERE.

Miller Receives Another Pro-Life Endorsement

/1 Comment/in , /by

Today Joe Miller announced yet another key endorsement. Pro-Life activist Rebecca Kiessling has endorsed Miller’s run for United States Senate, due to his unequivocal advocacy for the natural right to life.

936084_869956569682889_1062608220116814666_n

Rebecca was conceived in rape, and her mother wanted to abort her. But because of the State of Michigan’s strong legal protections for children in the womb prior to Roe v. Wade, her mother was unable to follow through. An attorney with a family of her own, Rebecca now travels the country to advocate for those in similar circumstances, arguing powerfully against the injustice of punishing innocent children for the crimes of their fathers.

“Joe Miller is a hero to me, – someone who is willing to defend ‘the least of these’ without discrimination,” said Kiessling. “I proudly endorse Joe!”

Miller is also the only candidate in the race for Alaska’s US Senate seat to be endorsed by Alaska Right to Life, the state’s leading organization dedicated solely to promoting the sanctity of life, and protecting the unborn at every stage of development.