Sen. Mark Begich

Wednesday November 12, 2014

The Two-Way

In Alaska's Senate Race, Republican Sullivan Upsets Incumbent

November 12, 2014 • The late call in Alaska's vote is due to a close margin on Election Day and the time required to collect all the ballots from the state's far-flung polling places.

Friday May 30, 2014

Shinseki Couldn't Outflank Election-Year Politics

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki pauses while speaking at a meeting of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans on Friday. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

Shinseki Couldn't Outflank Election-Year Politics

May 30, 2014 • By President Obama's own admission, politics had a lot to do with why he decided to accept VA Secretary Eric Shinseki's resignation.

Wednesday February 19, 2014

How A Remote Alaska Road Became A Political Wedge Issue

The Alaska village of King Cove wants an all-weather road to the outside world. Election-year politics is complicating that wish. AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

How A Remote Alaska Road Became A Political Wedge Issue

February 19, 2014 • Judging from an opponent's attack, you could easily conclude that Sen. Mark Begich opposes a lifeline to the small Aleutian village of King Cove. But the opposite is true.