A constitutional convention is unnecessary, expensive, and dangerous. The risks outweigh the rewards - Alaskans are united in Defending Our Constitution.
It appears Alaskans - as they've done consistently since statehood - again rejected the call for a #ConCon! This has truly been a nonpartisan effort, bringing together Alaskans from all walks of life to Defend Our Constitution, transcend politics... (1/2)
The polls are open in Alaska. It’s a day that will settle high-profile statewide races. Voters will also choose whether to call a constitutional convention, whether to retain 29 state judges, and the political makeup of the Legislature.
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OPINION: What can a liberal and conservative agree on? Voting against a constitutional convention. "We disagree on many issues. But we… urge Alaskans to vote against Proposition 1.”
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"A #ConCon would have far-reaching negative impacts on Alaska Native communities today and into the future, further putting our inherent rights which are already in tension in this state in jeopardy. FAI urges all Alaskans to vote #NoOn1."
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"The Constitution’s basic principles form the foundation for Alaskans’ individual rights, personal freedoms, as well as economic and legal certainty..." (1/2) https://t.co/gjIzvLflFe
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"#ConCon proponents have already stated intentions to target, among other things, our rights to privacy & freedom from governmental interference, our rights to equal protection, & our rights to an independent justice system free from politics...(1/2)
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"...not to a political agenda --- when they are deciding cases. A "no" vote on the #ConCon question will protect Alaska's gold standard judicial selection system." -Bud Carpeneti (3/3)
We couldn't have said it better - Vote #NoOn1!
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"Alaska's Constitution is the envy of the other states. It is a model in so many ways, like balancing protection with development of natural resources, protecting the right to privacy, & broadly supporting education..." (1/3)
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"...But the gem of the #Alaska Constitution, for me, is its creation of a nonpolitical appointment and retention process for judges, ensuring that Alaskans will have highly-qualified, competent judges whose only loyalty is to the law..." (2/3)
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