Miller Sets Record Straight on Murkowski Liar Flyer

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Anchorage, Alaska. August 21, 2010 — US Senate Candidate Joe Miller today called on Senator Murkowski to come clean on her latest disingenuous tactic. Last Saturday, Murkowski put out a mailer suggesting what Joe would do on a whole host of issues of which she has voted against the majority in her party. “This is a new low for Murkowski,” said Miller. “She is willfully engaging in deception in an attempt to mislead voters. I initially thought it was so desperate and outlandish that it shouldn’t be dignified with a response, but folks are asking about it, so I want to set the record straight for anybody who took it seriously. The Senator has been throwing around a lot of allegations of lying. Our campaign has focused entirely on her record and public statements. There is no desire or need for embellishment or exaggeration: the truth is truly stranger than fiction.”

Social Security and Medicare:
Murkowski says that Joe will take away your Social Security. The truth is that Joe is absolutely committed to protecting Social Security and Medicare benefits for our senior citizens. Joe will not support any cuts to Social Security or Medicare. He also knows looking towards future generations, the status quo is unsustainable. This year, for the first time in decades, Social Security will pay out more than it takes in. Medicare is in even worse shape; it will be bankrupt in just a few short years. Some accounts touting the viability of Social Security are greatly exaggerated and based upon the myth of a Social Security Trust Fund, which is said to contain about $2 trillion dollars. What folks may not know is that Congress has already raided the Social Security Trust Fund for their pet projects and to create new entitlements. There is nothing left but IOU’s. Joe is committed to personalizing Social Security accounts for future generations to protect them from the caprice of irresponsible politicians.

Military Bases:
Murkowski suggests Joe will close our military bases. The truth is, as a former Army Officer, Joe is committed to keeping our bases open. Alaska stands at a strategic crossroad of the world, and it is imperative that we remain the first line of defense for the nation.

Veterans:
Murkowski suggests Joe isn’t committed to helping veterans. The truth is that Joe is a veteran who understands the unique challenges faced by those who have served in a theater of combat. He is unequivocally committed to taking care of those who have served our country in the Armed Forces at home or abroad.

Prescription Drugs:
Murkowski suggests Joe wants to let big drug companies drive up costs. The truth is that Joe is committed to a policy agenda that will drive down the cost of prescription drugs and open the industry to market forces. There is only one person in this race who has taken untold thousands from the drug companies, and it isn’t Joe Miller. If anyone is in the pocket of big business, it is Senator Murkowski.

Gas Pipeline:
Murkowski suggests Joe wants to block gas pipeline development. The truth is that Joe Miller is committed to do whatever is necessary to make our gas pipeline a reality.

Energy Assistance:
Lisa suggests Joe would leave people out in the cold. Joe believes that welfare programs, such as home heating assistance, do not fall within the purview of a US Senator’s Constitutional authority. Such programs should be left to the discretion of the State government.

Low Cost Clean Energy:
Lisa suggests Joe is against safe, affordable and clean fuel. The truth is that Joe is committed to environmentally sensitive resource development and believes in an “all of the above” approach to meeting our energy needs including harnessing the power of the wind, sun, tides, nuclear and traditional fuels.

Bailouts:
Lisa suggests Joe would support bailouts for agribusiness. The truth is, Joe is the only candidate in this race who opposes bailouts across the board. Senator Murkowski, on the other hand, has repeatedly voted in favor of bailouts.

Alaskans deserve an open electoral process that offers them the information they need to make an informed decision. It should be pointed out that Murkowski has had ample opportunity to defend her record by joining Joe in a number of public debates, and has declined to do so. The Senator has studiously avoided debating Mr. Miller, outside of a brief fifteen-minute exchange less than one week before the election. Surely that is a strange pattern of behavior for someone who wants to get the truth out about her record and show the public that her opponent has been lying. Joe has been telling the truth about Murkowski’s voting record, and she does not like it. Her desperate tactics are really just a smoke screen so she can avoid her record. Alaskans deserve better from their United States Senator.

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Newsletter #7

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Greetings from the campaign trail. Only twelve days to go!

Judging from how we’ve been closing the gap, it appears that the primary election will be a very close race. Every single vote will matter. If each of you will convince one voter, write a letter to the editor, and put a bumper sticker on your vehicle, we’ll win the primary!

Since our last newsletter, here are some of the events in which I’ve participated:

  • Meet ‘n Greets
  • 1Nenana
  • Ketchikan
  • Juneau
  • Tanana Valley State Fair
  • Met with supporters in Anchorage and Fairbanks
  • Bryan White Conservative Concert in Anchorage
  • KICY radio interview
  • Channel 13/KATN interview
  • Valley Republican Forum
  • Valley Republican Women’s Forum
  • Mike Porcaro Show
  • Native Veterans

Out of respect for the passing of former Senator Ted Stevens, our campaign cancelled our Fairbanks “Conservative Country” campaign rally with Grammy Award winning artist Bryan Williams. The Fairbanks Chamber Candidates Forum was also cancelled.

My agenda for the upcoming week includes:

  • August 14; Sourdough Silhouette Match
  • August 15; Candidate Day Baptist Temple
  • August 16; Anchorage 2nd Amendment Task Force
  • August 17; Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
  • August 19; KAKM Debate, 7PM
  • August 19; Anchorage Neighborhood Walks
  • August 20; Attending Ninilchik Fair in the Kenai
  • August 20; Kenai-Soldotna Chamber Forum Debate, 7PM

Endorsed by Huck PAC

2I was recently honored with the endorsement of former Arkansas Governor and Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee and his organization Huck PAC.

As the list of endorsements from across our great Nation continues to grow, I’m awestruck and deeply humbled by the thoughts, prayers, and testimonials from conservative leaders who are united to put our country back on the right track.

3Your Endorsements

Likewise, I sincerely thank you for your testimonials. They are a very warm and welcome addition to our web site and we could always use more of them.

If you’d like to add your endorsement, please e-mail it with a photo to Pete Alexion. Pete can edit almost anything out of a photo, if that’s a concern to you. Pete’s the old curmudgeon to the right of me.

Murkowski Voted to Table, Not Repeal

I’d like to clear the air about remarks made in reference to Murkowski’s voting record on ObamaCare.

On March 24, 2010, Murkowski voted not to table Sen. Vitter’s amendment, which, if successful, would have kept the issue alive. It was not until July 29, 2010, four months after the introduction of S.3152 to repeal the ObamaCare bill that Murkowski decided to sign on. All the co-sponsors (21 with the bill’s sponsor Jim DeMint) had signed on the week of ObamaCare’s passage or within the first month including Senator John McCain. Despite saying she supports the repeal of ObamaCare, Murkowski refused to sign the bill that would do just that until late in the summer (with Election Day drawing close) and more than three months after the last co-sponsor.

Her reticence to co-sponsor S.3152 until a few weeks ago raises serious questions about her true commitment to repeal.

From the Trenches …

Our home grown, volunteer campaign is still operating on a shoestring budget with absolutely nothing going to waste. If your resources will permit it, one more donation may make all the difference in the world in these final few days.

Thank you for your generosity!

4Work At Home

We’re looking for volunteers to help with social media and a few other areas.  These tasks can be done in the comfort of your own home with a computer, at any time of the day or night. If you can spare a few minutes each day, please contact Pete Alexion and he’ll get you started.

Quote of the Week

“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government – lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.” – Patrick Henry

Thank You!

From the bottom of our hearts, my family, campaign staff, and I sincerely thank you for your overwhelming support, donations, volunteer efforts, prayers, and thoughts as we approach a significant milestone in our Nation’s contentious timeline. God bless.

Joe

Joe Miller
Candidate for United States Senate

Joe's Family
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Murkowski Lacks Integrity On Stimulus Accusations

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Anchorage, Alaska. August 13, 2010 — US Senate Candidate Joe Miller is calling on Senator Murkowski to engage in constructive dialogue about the future of our country. In a press release a few days ago, Senator Murkowski accused Joe Miller of lying about her stance on President Obama’s Stimulus bill. “This is just another indication of how desperate the Murkowski camp is,” Miller said. “We are gaining ground in this race every day and their response is not to step up and talk about her record, but to attack my character. I think that is very telling.”

The truth of the matter is that it is Murkowski who lacks integrity on the issue. The Murkowski campaign tried to deceive the public by pulling a quote of Mr. Miller from the Dan Fagan Show months back and posting it on her website in which Miller states, “I’m shaking my finger at Murkowski for voting with Obama’s stimulus this year.” The Murkowski camp accuses Miller of lying because Murkowski voted against Obama’s first stimulus bill in 2009. Miller clearly stated during the program her vote was for Obama’s stimulus bill “this year,” also known as “Obama’s Second Stimulus.” Miller has often referred to it in this manner, as well. In spite of Murkowski’s protests, Miller stands by his claim that 2009 is not “this year,” and his statement was and is accurate.

On February 16, 2010 the New York Times reported that “members of Congress are now debating another, smaller stimulus bill (they’re calling it a “jobs bill,” seeing stimulus as a dirty word).”
See the article

On March 17, 2010 the final concurrence passed:
Motion to Concur in the House Amendments to Senate Amendment to House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847; Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act.
H.R. 2847 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Murkowski (R-AK), Yea
Vote Link

CBO link:
https://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/112xx/doc11230/hr2847.pdf

More from the New York Times

Consider six more bloated Democrat appropriations bills supported by Murkowski, and opposed by the majority of her Republican colleagues: all in the last eighteen months.

March 19, 2009
H.R. 146 (Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009)
“An act to designate certain land as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.”
Murkowski (R-AK), Yea
Vote Link

July 6, 2009
H.R. 2918 (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010)
“A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.”
Murkowski (R-AK), Yea
Vote Link

August 4, 2009
H.R. 2997 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
“A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.”
Murkowski (R-AK), Yea
Vote Link

September 17, 2009
H.R. 3288 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
“A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.”
Murkowski (R-AK), Yea
Vote Link

September 24, 2009
H.R. 2996 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010)
“A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.”
Murkowski (R-AK), Yea
Vote Link

May 27, 2010
H.R. 4899 (Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010)
“Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.”
Murkowski (R-AK), Yea
Vote Link

This is surely a strange way of fighting against the President’s radical agenda. At the end of the day, Senator Murkowski is just another run-of-the-mill big spending, big government politician.

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Murkowski Lacks Integrity on Repeal of ObamaCare

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Anchorage, Alaska. August 9, 2010 — Senate Candidate Joe Miller today brushed off the Murkowski campaign’s charge that he is “lying” about Senator Murkowski’s position on the repeal of ObamaCare. “The Senator is charging me with lying, while she is the one trying to tell Alaskans she voted to repeal ObamaCare. This is not true. Further, she only signed on the bill to repeal ObamaCare one week ago. It took her four months and the scrutiny of campaign season to come to the decision most prominent conservative Senators (and some not so conservative) reached months ago right after ObamaCare passed. I’d like to say, ‘Welcome to the party.’ It is unfortunate that she continues to refuse accountability for her words and actions,” Miller said. “Clearly the Murkowski folks would rather engage in character assassination than talk about the Senator’s record. I don’t think Alaskans appreciate these kinds of desperate tactics.”

At issue is Murkowski’s own record on ObamaCare. She continues to run from her own record by attacking Miller for pointing out inconsistencies in her positions. She has now taken to the airwaves professing her ardent support for repeal of ObamaCare. But on March 30, 2010 (just six days after she claims to have voted to repeal ObamaCare on March 24, 2010) she said that “Repealing this is not the answer, in my opinion, because if you just repeal and you do nothing, we will not have addressed healthcare reform.” Is she claiming this was a “mischaracterization?” In the same KTUU clip, reporter Rhonda McBride said that Murkowski “now believes it should be viewed as a work in progress.” Did McBride also “mischaracterize” her record? Senator Murkowski has some explaining to do. Such a view is consistent with Murkowski’s remarks at an Anchorage Healthcare Town Hall on August 20, 2009. She said, “It’s not so much that the government run plan is in and of itself a bad thing . . . what we have to have is a government-run plan that actually works.” — Healthcare Town Hall Meeting, Anchorage on August 20, 2009 (starting at 0:29:50).
The Murkowski campaign is also claiming on the public airwaves that she voted to repeal ObamaCare. However, a closer look at the vote she is citing reveals that it was not actually an up or down vote on a repeal. It was a vote not to table a repeal amendment on March 24 (S.Amdt 3553, to H.R.4872), incidentally, a vote that she knew was certain to fail. In essence, it was a vote to keep consideration of the amendment open for discussion, rather than a vote for or against repeal. Further, it should be noted that the final reconciliation process was not even complete when the vote was taken. Murkowski’s protest that President Obama signed the takeover of healthcare into law on March 23, 2010 is a half-truth. ObamaCare was comprised of two different bills, the second of which containing the House-Senate reconciliation provisions did not pass until March 25, 2010. President Obama signed it into law on March 30, the very day Murkowski said “repealing it is not the answer in my opinion.”
Senator Murkowski also contests a statement Miller made in an article published March 4th in Human Events (“Joe Miller: The Real Conservative Deal”). The statement was: “she refused to vote to repeal ObamaCare; I would.” The thought that Miller was trying to convey is that she had failed to sign onto the bill offered by her fellow Senate Republican colleagues calling for the repeal of ObamaCare (S.3152, March 23, 2010). The Hill reported on July 5th that Senator Murkowski still did not back the repeal bill co-sponsored by many prominent Republicans, in contradiction to public statements professing she would repeal ObamaCare. After months of being challenged on her position on ObamaCare by Miller, and Election Day drawing closer, our campaign learned on July 30th, that Senator Murkowski decided to sign on the previous day. There had been no public announcement of which our campaign was aware concerning the Senator’s change of heart. Again, it should be noted that the bill was introduced on March 23 with several of her Republican colleagues as co-sponsors. The other co-sponsors signed on within a month of the bill’s introduction. Only Murkowski waited until late into the summer.
Additionally, Miller’s interview with Human Events took place earlier that week prior to the campaign being made aware of Senator Murkowski’s change of heart. If Miller had known the Senator had decided to sign on to the repeal bill, he would not have characterized her position has “refused to vote to repeal ObamaCare.” He would have said something like, “She flip-flopped on repealing ObamaCare,” or “She was against ObamaCare, before she was apparently for it (based on her KTUU statement), before she was against it.”
A timeline overview:
Mar 23, 2010 – President Obama signs Senate version of ObamaCare into law. Senator Jim DeMint introduces S.3152 calling for the repeal of ObamaCare. Senators John Cornyn, Tom Coburn, Jon Kyl are among several co-sponsors. Murkoski is not.
Mar 24, 2010 – During Senate debate of the House reconciliation bill, Senate votes to table Senator David Vitter’s amendment to repeal ObamaCare. Murkowski votes not to table the amendment, which if successful would have kept the issue alive, though not actually been an up or down vote on repealing ObamaCare.
Mar 25, 2010 – Senate passes House reconciliation bill that finalizes the ObamaCare bill (with a few more changes). On the same day, the House passes its reconciliation bill for the final time, by agreeing to Senate modifications.
Mar 30, 2010 – Obama signs reconciliation bill, creating the final ObamaCare law. Also, this is the day that Murkowski tells KTUU-TV that repealing ObamaCare is “not the answer.”
Apl 19, 2010 – Miller announces his candidacy for the United States Senate and begins to challenge Murkowski on her failure to support the repeal of ObamaCare.
Apl 20, 2010 – The last of the co-sponsors of DeMint’s repeal ObamaCare bill signs on (prior to Murkowski), among them is Senator John McCain making a total of 20 co-sponsors.  Murkoski still refuses to co-sponsor the bill.
July 5, 2010 – The Hill published the article, “Senate Bill to Repeal Health Reform Lacks Backing from Republican Leaders,” The Hill reports that Murkowski refused to comment on her position.
July 26, 2010 – Miller speaks with Jedediah Bila, reporter for Human Events. She follows up the phone interview with some written questions by email. Responses, including the “voted for” quote are sent 1:45am on July 30, 2010.
July 29, 2010 – Murkowski becomes co-sponsor of S.3152, the repeal ObamaCare bill, over four months after it was introduced and three months after the last of the previous co-sponsors. To the Miller campaign’s knowledge there is no media coverage concerning the Senator’s switch.
July 30, 2010 – The Miller campaign issues press release, “Miller Challenges Murkowski’s Good Faith on ObamaCare.” Anchorage talk radio personality Dan Fagan contacts the Murkowski campaign regarding the release and is told that Senator Murkowski is a cosponsor of the repeal bill; that the Miller campaign is wrong. The Miller campaign, on learning of Murkowski’s switch, issues a press release that afternoon, “Correction: Miller Challenges Murkowski’s Good Faith on ObamaCare.” Fagan says on air he feels that he was “duped” (listen here) by the Murkowski campaign because they failed to mention her position had only changed the day before. [Note: Fagan also mistakenly says that the Miller campaign’s original release charges that Murkowski was one of three Republican Senators that did not sign the repeal bill. His statement was inaccurate. Our release did not make that charge.]
In spite of the fact that the Senator became a repeal convert, at least in words, around the time Joe Miller entered the race on April 19th, her reticence to co-sponsor the actual repeal bill, S.3152, before public pressure was brought to bear on her, still raises questions about her commitment to repeal. The facts do not support the claim that Miller “lied” about Murkowski’s record. She has never voted to repeal ObamaCare; it took her months and the heat of this election season to decide to co-sponsor a bill that would do so.
Miller has repeatedly called for a true debate of the issues, so both sides would have a chance to make their views known and have them stand up to cross-examination by each other, the media, and the public. The Murkowski campaign did not respond to a Miller campaign challenge for such a true debate to be held in Anchorage on August 17th. “If she can’t stand up and defend her own record, how is she capable of ‘fighting for Alaska?’” said Miller.

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Miller Campaign Highlights Murkowski’s Outside Influence

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Anchorage, Alaska. August 20, 2010 — The Murkowski campaign says, “Joe Miller and his outside groups criticize Lisa when she votes for Alaska….” According to Influence Explorer, 88% of Senator Murkowski’s funds are from out of state: 58% of her total contributions come from PAC money, with 42% from individuals for the years 2009-10. Only 12% of her money is from inside Alaska. Murkowski’s most recent FEC filing showed $1.9 million in PAC contributions.

Conversely, ninety-seven percent (97%) of the money contributed to Miller’s campaign came from individuals and only 3% from PACs contributions (SarahPAC). Eighty percent (80%) of individual contributions were $100 or less. The majority of the Miller campaign funds have come from Alaskans.

Miller campaign spokesman Randy DeSoto said, “Murkowski criticizes Joe for somehow not trying to prevent groups who are concerned about the path our nation is on from seeking to inform voters how their Senator has been voting in Washington. Then she turns around and takes millions in special interest PAC dollars, the vast majority of it from Outside. Alaskans should know Joe will be beholden to no one when he goes to Washington. His sole guiding light will be seeking to restore limited government and personal freedom.”

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Campaign Update #6

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Greetings from the campaign trail. We’re almost there!

Since our last newsletter, I participated in the following events:

  • Golden Days Parade, Fairbanks
  • Golden Days Street Fair, Fairbanks
  • Laura Ingraham Show (endorsed by Laura)
  • Meet ‘n Greets in:
  • Cordova
  • Glenallen
  • Tok
  • Delta Junction
  • Michael Dukes Show, Fairbanks (endorsed by Michael)
  • Fort Abercrombie Community Picnic, Kodiak
  • Press Conference
  • National ABC News Interview
  • Lars Larson Show (endorsed by Lars)
  • Door-to-door campaigning, Fairbanks
  • Second Amendment Candidates Forum, Anchorage
  • Libertarian radio show
  • Greater Wasilla and Palmer Chambers of Commerce
  • Mark Levin Radio show (endorsed by Mark)
  • GOP luncheon, Fairbanks
  • AARP interview
  • Governor’s Picnic, Fairbanks
  • Brendan Kelly interview
  • Human Events interview
  • Midnight Sun Republican Women’s Club, Anchorage
  • Door-to-door campaigning, Anchorage
  • Various activities in Nome
  • Republican Party of Alaska Picnic, Anchorage
  • Two Meet ‘n Greets, Fairbanks
  • 34th Annual ‘World Championship’ Rock Skipping Contest, Lake Minchumina
  • Interviewed on David Stieren Show
  • Fundraiser picnic, Eagle River

My agenda for the upcoming week is:

  • August 7; Meet ‘n Greet, Nenana
  • August 10; Congressional Primary Forum, Fairbanks
  • Bryan White Concert, Anchorage
  • August 11; Kenai/Soldotna Chamber Forum
  • August 11; Bryan White Concert, Fairbanks
  • August 12; Valley Republican Forum, Wasilla
  • Valley Republican Women’s Club, Palmer
  • August 13; Mike Porcaro Show

I sincerely hope you’ll be able to attend at least one of those events.

Endorsements

Your kind words are deeply appreciated. If you wouldn’t mind, please take just a moment to jot them down and e-mail your testimonial to Pete Alexion with a photograph, so we can add them to the ‘Endorsements’ section on our web site. Thank you!

Got A Few Minutes?

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our campaign and I couldn’t do it without your generous support. If you can spare a few minutes, here and there, please e-mail Mark Fish with your interests. Currently, we have a huge need of folks to staff our booth at the Tanana Valley State Fair.

Would You Hire Her?

For nearly eight years, an employee took on 38 projects and failed miserably at every one of them. What comments would you enter on her performance review? Would you agree to give her another chance?

Lisa Murkowski sponsored 38 bills, of which none came into law. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Yet I haven’t met one of her supporters who were aware of her ineffectiveness. Please help spread the word.

Grassroots

We started this campaign with nothing but hope for America. But as you can see from the above activities, we made every single penny of your donations count with an investment that is only 4% of our opponent’s war chest.

Every day of this campaign, we’ve gotten another inch closer as we enter the final stretch of a close primary. But we’re up against outside special interests. What’s wrong with this picture? Does that seem right to you? Do you wonder whom she’s been working for?

Signs, T-shirts, and bumper stickers help get the word out, but the bills are adding up. Frequent flyer miles are nice, but not free.

We’re too close for comfort and a few dollars from everyone will make a huge difference. Won’t you please consider one more donation to the primary campaign?

Concerts

Country Music For Political Rally

There will be two ‘Conservative Country’ concerts sponsored by our campaign, starring Grammy Award Winner Bryan White.

The Fairbanks concert will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 6:00 PM at Friends Community Church. Click here for ticket information.

The Anchorage concert will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:00 PM at Discovery Theater and opened by Adele Morgan. Click here for ticket information.

Of course, yours truly will be speaking at both concerts.

Video

I’d like to share with you two videos that I’m especially proud of. They’re entitled, “It’s Election Season and Murkowski is Shedding Her Views”.

Long version

Short version

I’d love to hear your ideas for more videos.

Thank You!

From the bottom of our hearts, my family, campaign staff, and I sincerely thank you for your overwhelming support, donations, volunteer efforts, prayers, and thoughts as we approach a significant milestone in our Nation’s contentious timeline. God bless.

Joe Miller
Candidate for United States Senate

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Miller Offers Condolences to Family of Former Senator Ted Stevens

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Anchorage, Alaska. August 10, 2010 — Joe and Kathleen Miller and the Miller campaign staff wish to offer their sincere condolences to the family of former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens and all those families who experienced the loss of a loved one in last night’s tragic crash near Dillingham. Stevens dedicated his life to public service, including being one of our nation’s brave veterans of World War II. Stevens was a strong advocate for the interests of Alaska and will always be remembered for his love of and dedication to The Great Land. “My heart goes out to the family of Senator Stevens and all other families affected by last night’s plane crash. Please know that you will be in Kathleen’s and my thoughts and prayers. We pray that you experience God’s comfort at this time of tragic loss,” said Miller.

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Governor Mike Huckabee Endorses Joe Miller!

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Anchorage, Alaska. August 9, 2010 — Former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee announced today his endorsement of Joe Miller, candidate for United States Senate in Alaska. Governor Huckabee’s endorsement states, “I [am] pleased to support Joe Miller for U.S. Senate from Alaska. A former State Magistrate and Federal Judge, Joe possesses a deep understanding of the law, but more importantly understands its impact on the people.” Huckabee added, “With the federal government encroaching quickly into every aspect of our lives – we need Joe in the U.S. Senate to help Congress make the correct decisions to bring Washington back to the limited role envisioned by the Founding Founders. There is no doubt that Joe will work to help restore Constitutional limits on Federal power.”

Huckabee’s endorsement comes at an important time with Alaskan voters about to decide, on August 24th, who will be their next Senator. Miller responded, “I am humbled and honored by Governor Huckabee’s endorsement. He’s taken a close look at the candidates and decided Alaska needs new leadership in Washington. We share the belief that the current direction of our country with ever-mounting national debt is not sustainable, and the encroachment of the federal government into more and more of our daily lives is far beyond the Constitutional limits established by our Founders.”
Governor Huckabee added in his endorsement, “Joe is unquestionably pro-life and believes that life must be protected from the moment of conception. A combat veteran and Bronze Star recipient – Joe is a proud supporter of the 2nd Amendment. Joe opposes the bill known as “cap and tax” and will work tirelessly to repeal the hugely unpopular Obamacare. Please join me in supporting Joe Miller – let’s make him Alaska’s next Senator.”

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US Senate Debate Aug 19

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August 19, 2010 at 7pm

Joe Miller vs. Lisa Murkowski

KAKM broadcasted the debate from Anchorage, which was carried by Alaska One, Channel 9 and simulcast on KUAC 89.9FM in Fairbanks. The Miller-Murkowski debate, along with other office seekers debates, will be re-broadcast on Sunday August 22 from 10am-1pm on Alaska One. For more information please call KAKM Channel 7 in Anchorage at (907) 550-8400. Don’t forget to vote this Tuesday, August 24!

Debate-Part 1 of 2 (August 19, 2010)

Debate-Part 2 of 2 (August 19, 2010)

Debate-Joe Miller vs. Lisa Murkowski (August 19, 2010)

Listen to the first and only debate Lisa has agreed to attend and not canceled.

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                                                      Miller States Need for a Debate to Replace Cancelled Forums

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                                                      Anchorage, Alaska. August 13, 2010 — The campaign for U.S. Senate Candidate Joe Miller said there is a need to replace the two cancelled debates with at least one additional debate between the candidates prior to the August 24th Election Day. The Miller Campaign will work with the Murkowski Campaign to find the time and location agreeable to both parties.

                                                      The debate would be televised by local area networks and facilitated by three prominent local personalities to be chosen with input from each campaign. The debate format will include: 1) questions from the moderators to each of the candidates, with an opportunity for rebuttal; 2) questions provided by the audience to each candidate, followed again by rebuttals; and 3) a segment in which the candidates may ask questions of each other. Murkowski has stated that Miller has been lying about her record. The main purpose of the debate is to allow the media, public, and the candidates themselves to ask the hard questions with an opportunity for each candidate to ‘set the record straight.’ The format will allow the fullest airing of the candidates’ issues so Alaskan voters can make an informed decision.

                                                      “The election will be taking place very soon, and the public deserves to be fully informed before making their decision. This is the one opportunity they will have for a job interview and they should have more than a 30-second or 1-minute sound bites. They deserve a real debate,” said Miller. “The Senator has been advertising that she’s been ‘fighting’ for Alaskans in Washington. If true, she should be more than willing to defend her record and allow primary voters to hear from the candidate herself on where she stands on the issues,” said Miller.

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