hartofak, whoever you are - Margaret Stock's Democrat talking points don't work like the truth.  The gridlock ended when the Republicans took control of the Senate.  Under Republican leadership, Congress got a ton of good stuff done.  Like a ten year highway bill to support good jobs, getting rid of No Child Left Behind, opioid abuse prevention, higher pay for the military, an FAA bill to protect consumer rights and increase safety, Lisa's Afterschool for America's Children Act, Lisa's Native Children Commission bill, two veteran suicide prevention bills, permanent tax relief for families and small business owners, a permanent fix to the Medicare doctor reimbursement problem, and a ton more.  Because Republicans let all Americans' voices be heard, unlike under the Democrats' rule.  And because Lisa Murkowski works in a bipartisan way to get things done for Alaskans@!