How do you know the "vast majority of Alaskans were against it"? There were many who were in favor of it and anyone who votes for or against a person because of a single issue has some real problems. Most intelligent people do not support a straight doctrine of either political party but a mixture. For example, many Democrats here in Alaska actually support gun rights and oil drilling and many Republicans support women's choice and Native Alaskan rights. We have to look at who will follow most of what Alaskans want or need. I supported Murkowski last election, however since she threw Begich under the bus and refused to do her job as a Senator (on multiple issues), I am casting my vote for Lt. Colonel Stock.