Murkowski should ignore comments from people outside Alaska whom she does not represent.  She also should confirm DeVos - a woman who does not have to serve - who knows how to organize - and who is willing to take the heat of unreasonably partisan politics for the sake of the nation.  The Department of Education has for too long attempted to remove local control (in every sense) from education, imposing in its place national policy and needing to be paid for by national taxes.  A deliberate program to reduce its reach and cost was always going to step on the toes of the NEA and others who benefit personally, and who believe in politically correct solutions more than in liberty.  It needs a strong willed leader who actually knows something about education.  Nothing wrong with it being a woman either.  Confirm DeVos!