From the Campaign Trail

8/5: Sean Parnell speaks to Anchorage Rotary

Governor Parnell spoke Wednesday to members of the Anchorage South Rotary Club on a variety of issues. Here's a clip of his remarks on energy and his approach to governing.

Author: Brandon Maitlen

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Alaskan contributions point to Parnell victory

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JULY 26, 2010

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ALASKAN CONTRIBUTIONS POINT TO PARNELL VICTORY

Governor Raises Almost Half-Million From Over 1,500 Alaskans

Anchorage, AK – Sean Parnell's gubernatorial campaign today announced reaching $450,000 in overall fundraising, more than doubling the amount raised by his campaign in the previous reporting period and positioning him to win the Republican Primary on August 24. The Alaska Public Office Commission requires the most recent campaign fundraising and expense totals to be filed on July 26.

Bill Walker's report shows that he is largely self-financed, with $185,646.34 of his own money having been donated or loaned to the campaign, according to his 30-Day report, which was filed late Monday afternoon. Ralph Samuels' numbers were publicly unavailable at close of business Monday, July 26.

"I am humbled by the deep support of Alaskans and will continue working hard to earn their vote this August and again in November. I'm running for governor because of my passion for Alaskans and this great land. I am grateful for the number of people willing to contribute their time and hard-earned dollars to growing Alaska's economy and opportunities for our families."

More than 1,500 donors have given to the Parnell for Governor campaign thus far.

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More information available online at: http://www.parnellgovernor.com. Follow campaign news on Twitter: @parnell4gov.

Author: Team Parnell

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7/24: Golden Days Parade

Thanks to the 50 Alaskans who marched with Governor Parnell in the Fairbanks Golden Days parade saturday. Here's a slideshow of our team:

Author: Brandon Maitlen

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Honest Abe: Open Season Misinformation

Welcome to the first edition of "Honest Abe" - where the Parnell for Governor Campaign separates fact from fiction.

In today's version, we set the record straight about the natural gas pipeline open season.

FICTION : Claims that Governor Parnell is hiding vital gas pipeline information from Alaskans. Nothing could be further from the truth.

FACT : According to Larry Persily, Federal Coordinator for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects:

"When a potential natural gas shipper turns in their bids to a potential natural gas pipeline developer there's no cc on it...those bids are confidential from one entity to another. There's no federal law that says they have to share those with anybody."

Check out the video here: http://bit.ly/ct9Z2p

Persily made the statement during a press conference yesterday. His comments clarify the facts surrounding the federal open season process.

The headlines tell the story:

Pipeline official defends secrecy - Juneau Empire, 7/21/2010

Federal official says laws do not require disclosure - Anchorage Daily News, 7/21/2010

This only confirms what Governor Parnell has been saying all along about the open season and reveals the political rhetoric from opponents for what it is - petty politics. The state government can't turn over records it doesn't have, the bids between private sector parties under a federally regulated process.

Actively delivering trustworthy information, look for future Honest Abe updates.

Author: Brandon Maitlen

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