Libertarian run may still be an option for Murkowski

[ccharles000]

In her short concession speech Tuesday night, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) didn't sound like someone ready to explore a third-party or independent Senate run this fall, but that won't stop some from trying to talk her into it.

Political consultant and former Alaska independent gubernatorial candidate Andrew Halcro told The Hill he thinks the state's Libertarian Party is willing to take a second look at giving Murkowski its ballot line this fall -- if she were to ask.

Halcro isn't officially affiliated with Murkowski's campaign, but he contacted the Libertarian Party last week to ask if they would consider Murkowski should she end up on the losing end of the ballot count.

"I think they're willing to at least sit down and talk to her about the possibility," said Halcro. "Murkowski could put them on the map if she ran as a Libertarian."

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-primaries/116705-libertarian-option-still-alive-for-murkowski

[joeybee12]

1. Her concession speech sounded like a jab at miller...

it was all about how honest her campaign was run, implying that his wasn't.

[Historic NY]

2. Please do it will help split the vote & sort out the crazies.

[WI_DEM]

3. Actually a new poll indicates Dems would do better if Murkowski would stay out of it...

Miller leads Scott McAdams 47-39. McAdams is counteracting several of the trends causing Democrats trouble across the country this year. He's running even with independents at 42% and he's benefiting from a more unified party, getting 81% of the Democratic vote while just 73% of Republicans are committed to Miller. In most states that equation would be enough for the lead but in Alaska, where there's an 18 point Republican party identification advantage, it leaves McAdams running behind.

In a three way contest with Murkowski running as the Libertarian candidate Miller leads but with only 38% to 34% for Murkowski and 22% for McAdams. Democrats have been hopeful that Murkowski will run on the assumption she would split the Republican vote but her supporters actually go 47-23 for McAdams in a two way contest with Miller.

http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/