Campaign News
- Vic Vickers: In it to win it
KTUU by Jill Burke Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 - A maverick runs for the Senate
Sarasota Herald Tribune, August 16, 2008 at 1:00 a.m. - Stevens faces toughest battle
Vic Vickers poses strong primary bid
Stephen Dinan (Contact) Thursday, August 14, 2008 – Washington Times - Can Political Shakeup Help Alaska Shed Corruption?
by Elizabeth Arnold NPR August 13, 2008Alaska receives more federal dollars per capita than any other state. That’s largely due to Republican Sen. Ted Stevens, who has steered hundreds of millions of dollars in projects to his home state during his 40-year career. But Stevens has been indicted for allegedly lying about gifts from an Alaska contractor. With his career in jeopardy and several state legislators behind bars, Alaska’s political landscape may be entering a new era. - Vickers calls for Stevens’ resignation at debate
By Julie Stricker
Published Tuesday, August 12, 2008
From R.A. Dillon:U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens and Republican challenger Vic Vickers were seated next to each other at the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce debate.Vickers spoke directly to Stevens during his opening statement, calling on him to resign.Stevens sat silently and did not respond.All of the congressional candidates are here for the debate. Only Democratic Senate candidate Ray Metcafe is not on stage. He’s in the audience, though. - Senate candidates Vickers, Begich get to know Fairbanks
By Rebecca George
Published Sunday, August 10, 2008 - Hope of the GOP: “George Bush is the Worst
President”
By Eve Fairbanks of The New Republic July 30, 2008 - Stevens Indictment Puts Candidate Vickers in Spotlight
July 30, 2008 – by Rachel Kapochunas, CQ Today Online News - Press Release – Vic Vickers for U.S. Senate – Republican
June 6, 2008 - 06/05/08 1:15p – Interview with KBBI’s Mike Mason AM 890 Homer Alaska
06/05/08 1:15p – Interview with KBBI’s Mike Mason AM 890 Homer Alaska
When Alaskans go to the polls to vote in the August primary they will have several candidates to choose from for the US Senate seat up for election. One of the newest candidates is Republican Vic Vickers from Anchorage who has decided to challenge Ted Stevens for his seat in the senate. KBBI’s Mike Mason AM 890 Homer Alaska