To some extent being the Governor in Alaska means something.   Individual members of the legislature are NOT the equivalent of the Governor because he/she did not run for or be elected to that authority level.  For this reason it is very important that the Governor be connected to the people.  In this case he (still) is (interested in what they think).  Individual members of the legislature may be sincere in his/her belief system.  But that's all it is: his/her special, personal bias.  Save we pray from the hydra.  Thanks.