Pros and Cons of the final candidates of Chris Birch's State Senate seat

All three finalist are pro full Permanent Fund Dividend supporters and all are mountaineers like the late Senator Chris Birch.  

 David Arthur Donley

Pros about David

 

David has served in the legislature before for 16 years from 1987 to 2003.   He understands the concerns of his neighborhood.  He would be a great friend for teachers and educators in the legislatures.  He also was a fiscal conservative while serving in the legislature. 

Cons about David

If Dave is selected there will be less common sense on the Anchorage School Board.  Andy and Starr could select one of their Beltrami sandwich eating friends to replace him on the school board

Al Fogle 

Pros about Al 

 

Albert is very compassionate about serving his community.  He could provide a fresh perspective in the state senate.  

Cons about Al

Albert is a homosexual this will not fit well with the Jim Minnery crowd who believe family is being important.  Anchorage Baptist Temple could also find a candidate who lives in the district to challenge him in the primary.  This is the reason he lost to Suzanne LaFrance in the 2017 Assembly race.  

 Laddie Shaw

Pros about Laddie

Laddie Shaw is a newcomer to Alaska politics.  He is great parachute jumper.  He is very familiar with the current Alaska budget and issues due to his recent election to the state house in 2018.   

Cons about Laddie

Not enough experience in the state legislature.  

I am sure Governor Dunleavy will choose one of these three great gentlemen on the list submitted by the Alaska Republican Party.