Begich Statement on Stevens Indictment

Written by: Tegan R on Aug 4, 2008 12:02 PM EDT

Linked to campaigns: Alaskans for Begich

(Disclaimer: This post is from a Mark Begich campaign press release. I do not work for Begich's campaign, but I am an intern at Democracy for America.)

7.29.08

U.S. Senate candidate Mark Begich today released the following statement regarding the indictment of Sen. Ted Stevens:

“The indictment of Senator Ted Stevens is a sad day for Alaska and for the senator after his 40 years of service to our state. The people of Alaska are resilient and strong.

I have great faith in our state and our people, and we will continue to move forward.”

Frivolous complaint aimed at distracting public from corruption scandal

Written by: Tegan R on Aug 4, 2008 11:58 AM EDT

Linked to campaigns: Alaskans for Begich

(Disclaimer: This post is from a Mark Begich campaign press release. I do not work for Begich's campaign, but I am an intern at Democracy for America.)

7.31.08

The campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Mark Begich today responded to a complaint filed by the Republican Party of Alaska as frivolous and politically-motivated. The Republican Party filed a complaint with the Alaska Public Offices Commission claiming Begich inaccurately filed financial disclosure statements. 

“The Begich campaign is reviewing the complaint filed by the Alaska Republican Party but it appears they failed to even pull Begich’s complete disclosure package,” said campaign press secretary Julie Hasquet. “As a result, their claims are inaccurate.”

“The Republican Party was so quick to try and distract from its own issues, they didn’t even get their facts straight. You can’t ignore the irony of the politically-motivated attack filed on the same day Sen. Ted Stevens is arraigned in federal court on seven felony counts related to accepting illegal gifts valued at over $250,000 from VECO. 

“Mark Begich believes strongly in full disclosure, always fills out his financial disclosure forms in great detail and often beyond what’s required, and has posted 18 years of financial disclosure reports on his campaign website. If any problems are found with his recent filings, the reports will be corrected immediately.

“It could not be more obvious that the Republican Party of Alaska is attempting to distract the public from the corruption scandal and the legal issues surrounding Senator Stevens. Sen. Stevens is the first sitting U.S. Senator to be indicted in 15 years.”

Hasquet noted the complaint was filed the same day the Republican Party of Alaska is returning nearly $35,000 in financial gifts from VECO.

Spots highlight energy plan, effective leadership

Written by: Tegan R on Aug 1, 2008 2:56 PM EDT

Linked to campaigns: Alaskans for Begich

(Disclaimer: This post is from a Mark Begich campaign press release. I do not work for Begich's campaign, but I am an intern at Democracy for America.)

U.S. Senate candidate Mark Begich will launch his first television ads tomorrow highlighting his family history in public service, his accomplishments as Mayor of Anchorage, his commitment to the highest standards of ethics, and his Alaska energy plan that includes opening ANWR and a determination to develop Alaska’s renewable energy sources.

Detailing Begich’s dedication to being “a senator as independent as Alaska,” the ads will be running statewide in all three major media markets – Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.

“Mark has a unique story to tell of overcoming a family tragedy to become one of Alaska’s strongest leaders,” said campaign manager Heather Rauch. “His record of restoring fiscal responsibility to city government, helping create over 9,000 jobs and being open and honest with the public has been extremely well received across the state. These ads are the next step in telling his story to even more voters.”

The Begich campaign is releasing “Path,” a 60 second introductory ad, and “Energy Leader,” a 30 second ad focusing on his energy plan.

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