Here's to Alaska Republicans of yore whom we could like, respect, and be happy to invite to an enjoyable, intelligent dinner without fear of crudity, disrespect or someone stealing the silver --
Just off the top of my head there's Wally Hickle, Jay Hammond, Bob Atwood, Arliss Sturgelewsi, Terry Miller, Clem Tillion -- more, but not leaping off the top of my head this morning- - I wish they hadn't "aged out" or passed on!  We could use them today!