ADN wrote: "But he [Walker] cited lobbying from "businesses, and business people" that convinced him that averting a shutdown should now be the Legislature's sole focus."
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Walker is NOT a Democrat or an Independent - he is a Republican and is showing his true colors.   Walker has turned his back on Alaskans in favor of business interests (I'd bet that the principles for most  of the businesses reside outside).  Yesterday, Walker castigated the House and lauded The Senate.  He did this despite the Senates failure to do much of anything - esp. compromising.   This will not end well for us or Alaska and I will not make the mistake of voting for Walker again.