Robert
@alaskanrobby.bsky.social
posting about data and politics from the Bad Place (Alaska)
Proud of the staff at The Homer News and the Peninsula Clarion who are resigning. Unfortunately, thanks to Sarah's cancel culture crusade, Alaska is losing four fantastic local journalists. Vance NEEDS to be held accountable for her overreach of power.
September 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Proud of the staff at The Homer News and the Peninsula Clarion who are resigning. Unfortunately, thanks to Sarah's cancel culture crusade, Alaska is losing four fantastic local journalists. Vance NEEDS to be held accountable for her overreach of power.
Dunleavy Republicans wrote an amendment expanding corporal punishment in Alaska's schools. Here's MAGA Rep. Jamie Allard's surprisingly great speech against it.
"I was a child of the 70's. They whipped us. If I saw one of those teachers, I might run them over with a bus!"
"I was a child of the 70's. They whipped us. If I saw one of those teachers, I might run them over with a bus!"
March 17, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Dunleavy Republicans wrote an amendment expanding corporal punishment in Alaska's schools. Here's MAGA Rep. Jamie Allard's surprisingly great speech against it.
"I was a child of the 70's. They whipped us. If I saw one of those teachers, I might run them over with a bus!"
"I was a child of the 70's. They whipped us. If I saw one of those teachers, I might run them over with a bus!"
I could write a book about how white people are addicted to tokenizing conservative indigenous voices to entrench anti-indigenous sentiments. these are the (mostly white) Alaskans who refuse to say Utqiaġvik instead of Barrow and who look down on Native communities struggling with abuse/poverty.
January 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I could write a book about how white people are addicted to tokenizing conservative indigenous voices to entrench anti-indigenous sentiments. these are the (mostly white) Alaskans who refuse to say Utqiaġvik instead of Barrow and who look down on Native communities struggling with abuse/poverty.
Fun fact: Alaska Republicans have not controlled all 3 branches in the state since *2014*. This year is also the first time since we were a blue state that R’s are out of power in BOTH branches.
(this map by @statisticurban.bsky.social shows control of state gov after November)
(this map by @statisticurban.bsky.social shows control of state gov after November)
January 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Fun fact: Alaska Republicans have not controlled all 3 branches in the state since *2014*. This year is also the first time since we were a blue state that R’s are out of power in BOTH branches.
(this map by @statisticurban.bsky.social shows control of state gov after November)
(this map by @statisticurban.bsky.social shows control of state gov after November)
Rep. Sarah Vance won re-election with the lowest margin of victory in her career. Independent Brent Johnson was one of few Dem-backed candidates to outrun both Harris AND Peltola.
My hometown of Homer went hard for Brent, but low Dem turnout sunk his chances.
My hometown of Homer went hard for Brent, but low Dem turnout sunk his chances.
December 12, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Rep. Sarah Vance won re-election with the lowest margin of victory in her career. Independent Brent Johnson was one of few Dem-backed candidates to outrun both Harris AND Peltola.
My hometown of Homer went hard for Brent, but low Dem turnout sunk his chances.
My hometown of Homer went hard for Brent, but low Dem turnout sunk his chances.
you know we’ve lost Myrna’s when all the straight people are singing along to every song 😅
December 8, 2024 at 10:38 AM
you know we’ve lost Myrna’s when all the straight people are singing along to every song 😅
This is missing a lot of data since I’m constantly streaming music on YouTube, but this is definitely a fair representation of my year in music lmao
December 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM
This is missing a lot of data since I’m constantly streaming music on YouTube, but this is definitely a fair representation of my year in music lmao
Despite a small red wave, D’s *net* 1 seat in the House. 5 more seats and we would have had a majority — which makes Peltola’s loss all the more painful.
December 4, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Despite a small red wave, D’s *net* 1 seat in the House. 5 more seats and we would have had a majority — which makes Peltola’s loss all the more painful.
i think what's so daunting to liberals about trump's comeback is that the shift was so widespread. brain breaking margins for R's in cities D's normally dominate in.
the actual *margin* trump will win by is very, very small. it's just that his coalition was so *efficient*
the actual *margin* trump will win by is very, very small. it's just that his coalition was so *efficient*
November 29, 2024 at 12:22 AM
i think what's so daunting to liberals about trump's comeback is that the shift was so widespread. brain breaking margins for R's in cities D's normally dominate in.
the actual *margin* trump will win by is very, very small. it's just that his coalition was so *efficient*
the actual *margin* trump will win by is very, very small. it's just that his coalition was so *efficient*
Of Alaska's 40 House Districts, the top 10 shifts to the left from 2012-2024 are ALL in Anchorage — every single one being from the suburbs.
Jamie Allard (HD23), the most extreme MAGA R in the Legislature, sits in a Romney +37➡️Trump +19 seat.
Peltola came within 10 points of winning it.
Jamie Allard (HD23), the most extreme MAGA R in the Legislature, sits in a Romney +37➡️Trump +19 seat.
Peltola came within 10 points of winning it.
November 28, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Of Alaska's 40 House Districts, the top 10 shifts to the left from 2012-2024 are ALL in Anchorage — every single one being from the suburbs.
Jamie Allard (HD23), the most extreme MAGA R in the Legislature, sits in a Romney +37➡️Trump +19 seat.
Peltola came within 10 points of winning it.
Jamie Allard (HD23), the most extreme MAGA R in the Legislature, sits in a Romney +37➡️Trump +19 seat.
Peltola came within 10 points of winning it.
i don't really think people realize what a 25% tariff means. like if you think inflation was high from 2021-2023?? hahaha. silly and tiny compared to what's about to happen.
forgot how absolutely moronic “tariff policy by tweet” was and am dreading having to deal with this stupidity for four years again.
November 26, 2024 at 2:20 AM
i don't really think people realize what a 25% tariff means. like if you think inflation was high from 2021-2023?? hahaha. silly and tiny compared to what's about to happen.
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i want chappell roan to sing hot to go with the muppets and i want her to be miss piggy's first lesbian kiss. i will execute one hostage every hour until these demands are met
November 25, 2024 at 5:58 AM
i want chappell roan to sing hot to go with the muppets and i want her to be miss piggy's first lesbian kiss. i will execute one hostage every hour until these demands are met
To my knowledge, the Alaska State House is the *only* state legislative chamber to flip from 🔴➡️🔵
This is bc @TheAlaskaDems just flipped 3 House seats. A Dem-led multi-partisan coalition now controls BOTH the House and Senate. Not enough people are talking about this!!
This is bc @TheAlaskaDems just flipped 3 House seats. A Dem-led multi-partisan coalition now controls BOTH the House and Senate. Not enough people are talking about this!!
November 25, 2024 at 4:42 AM
To my knowledge, the Alaska State House is the *only* state legislative chamber to flip from 🔴➡️🔵
This is bc @TheAlaskaDems just flipped 3 House seats. A Dem-led multi-partisan coalition now controls BOTH the House and Senate. Not enough people are talking about this!!
This is bc @TheAlaskaDems just flipped 3 House seats. A Dem-led multi-partisan coalition now controls BOTH the House and Senate. Not enough people are talking about this!!
Great write up on how Ballot Measure 2's vote correlated pretty strongly with Native-majority precincts — home to some of the highest rates of Independent registration in the state.
When we say "Alaska is so independent", we mostly mean rural and non-white voters.
When we say "Alaska is so independent", we mostly mean rural and non-white voters.
November 23, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Great write up on how Ballot Measure 2's vote correlated pretty strongly with Native-majority precincts — home to some of the highest rates of Independent registration in the state.
When we say "Alaska is so independent", we mostly mean rural and non-white voters.
When we say "Alaska is so independent", we mostly mean rural and non-white voters.
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unalaska only has one health center that provides urgent and emergency care. but now, they can't afford to keep providing that kind of service anymore. the island is a fishing hub and home to 4,000 residents, so it's not a lack of patients ... it's a reimbursement issue.
my latest:
my latest:
$20M expansion aims to address Unalaska’s emergency care funding challenges
Unalaska's community health center is preparing to start construction on an expansion that could help secure emergency care funding.
www.kucb.org
November 21, 2024 at 11:47 PM
unalaska only has one health center that provides urgent and emergency care. but now, they can't afford to keep providing that kind of service anymore. the island is a fishing hub and home to 4,000 residents, so it's not a lack of patients ... it's a reimbursement issue.
my latest:
my latest:
Huge fan of musicals and especially Wicked, but I didn’t totally know what to expect from Cynthia and Ariana. It was… actually a blast. Their strange chemistry in interviews definitely translated on screen.
November 23, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Huge fan of musicals and especially Wicked, but I didn’t totally know what to expect from Cynthia and Ariana. It was… actually a blast. Their strange chemistry in interviews definitely translated on screen.
sometimes I forget dan sullivan exists and he’s literally my senator
November 22, 2024 at 9:48 PM
sometimes I forget dan sullivan exists and he’s literally my senator
Cliff Groh will lose by 0.62% in a district that voted for Trump by 16% this year. He was the strongest downballot Dem in the state and lost because of high JBER turnout.
In 2026, JBER wont turn out much since it’s a midterm. Hope Nelson enjoys being a 1-term backbencher again.
In 2026, JBER wont turn out much since it’s a midterm. Hope Nelson enjoys being a 1-term backbencher again.
I texted my well wishes to Cliff Groh, telling him I've lost close ones too and that he ran a great campaign. Here is his response:
November 21, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Cliff Groh will lose by 0.62% in a district that voted for Trump by 16% this year. He was the strongest downballot Dem in the state and lost because of high JBER turnout.
In 2026, JBER wont turn out much since it’s a midterm. Hope Nelson enjoys being a 1-term backbencher again.
In 2026, JBER wont turn out much since it’s a midterm. Hope Nelson enjoys being a 1-term backbencher again.
BREAKING: Ballot Measure 2, a Republican-led effort to repeal open primaries and ranked choice voting in Alaska, is now FAILING by 192 votes.
November 19, 2024 at 12:23 AM
BREAKING: Ballot Measure 2, a Republican-led effort to repeal open primaries and ranked choice voting in Alaska, is now FAILING by 192 votes.
Not terribly surprising, but the 1st choice votes of conservative-leaning presidential candidates were most supportive of the RCV repeal in Alaska.
76%of 1st choice Trump votes voted Yes on the Repeal. In comparison, just 12-13% of Harris/Stein/West voters voted Yes.
Data: @cinyc9 from Twitter
76%of 1st choice Trump votes voted Yes on the Repeal. In comparison, just 12-13% of Harris/Stein/West voters voted Yes.
Data: @cinyc9 from Twitter
November 19, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Not terribly surprising, but the 1st choice votes of conservative-leaning presidential candidates were most supportive of the RCV repeal in Alaska.
76%of 1st choice Trump votes voted Yes on the Repeal. In comparison, just 12-13% of Harris/Stein/West voters voted Yes.
Data: @cinyc9 from Twitter
76%of 1st choice Trump votes voted Yes on the Repeal. In comparison, just 12-13% of Harris/Stein/West voters voted Yes.
Data: @cinyc9 from Twitter
Wow. The No on 2 just passed its benchmarks in the latest ballot drop.
These batch of ballots are non-Juneau Southeast, the Southern Kenai, and the Bush — mostly areas where No on 2 was already winning:
Harris +1
Peltola +13
Keep RCV +13
Yes now leads by just 900 votes. No is now favored to win.
These batch of ballots are non-Juneau Southeast, the Southern Kenai, and the Bush — mostly areas where No on 2 was already winning:
Harris +1
Peltola +13
Keep RCV +13
Yes now leads by just 900 votes. No is now favored to win.
November 17, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Wow. The No on 2 just passed its benchmarks in the latest ballot drop.
These batch of ballots are non-Juneau Southeast, the Southern Kenai, and the Bush — mostly areas where No on 2 was already winning:
Harris +1
Peltola +13
Keep RCV +13
Yes now leads by just 900 votes. No is now favored to win.
These batch of ballots are non-Juneau Southeast, the Southern Kenai, and the Bush — mostly areas where No on 2 was already winning:
Harris +1
Peltola +13
Keep RCV +13
Yes now leads by just 900 votes. No is now favored to win.
According to the division, they will count less than half of the outstanding ballots tonight.
I typically defend the division, but this pace is indefensible. Competing with California for who counts ballots slower is not the vibe.
I typically defend the division, but this pace is indefensible. Competing with California for who counts ballots slower is not the vibe.
November 16, 2024 at 1:08 AM
According to the division, they will count less than half of the outstanding ballots tonight.
I typically defend the division, but this pace is indefensible. Competing with California for who counts ballots slower is not the vibe.
I typically defend the division, but this pace is indefensible. Competing with California for who counts ballots slower is not the vibe.
There's roughly 30,000 votes left to count in Alaska. The effort to repeal RCV is up just 2,400 votes. Here's a map of the outstanding absentee/early votes.
Nearly 70% of the remaining vote is from Anchorage, Southeast, the Bush, and Kodiak — all places the No side is leading.
Nearly 70% of the remaining vote is from Anchorage, Southeast, the Bush, and Kodiak — all places the No side is leading.
November 15, 2024 at 5:55 AM
There's roughly 30,000 votes left to count in Alaska. The effort to repeal RCV is up just 2,400 votes. Here's a map of the outstanding absentee/early votes.
Nearly 70% of the remaining vote is from Anchorage, Southeast, the Bush, and Kodiak — all places the No side is leading.
Nearly 70% of the remaining vote is from Anchorage, Southeast, the Bush, and Kodiak — all places the No side is leading.
I used to be skeptical of the whole "Jill Stein and the Greens are grifters who don't care about power" argument.
Then we passed open primaries and ranked choice voting in Alaska.
And Greens didn't field a single. fucking. candidate. Not one candidate. Not even for Congress.
Then we passed open primaries and ranked choice voting in Alaska.
And Greens didn't field a single. fucking. candidate. Not one candidate. Not even for Congress.
November 14, 2024 at 7:19 AM
I used to be skeptical of the whole "Jill Stein and the Greens are grifters who don't care about power" argument.
Then we passed open primaries and ranked choice voting in Alaska.
And Greens didn't field a single. fucking. candidate. Not one candidate. Not even for Congress.
Then we passed open primaries and ranked choice voting in Alaska.
And Greens didn't field a single. fucking. candidate. Not one candidate. Not even for Congress.
boy bye 👋
The "worst-kept secret" in the Alaska Capitol? That Gov. Mike Dunleavy is looking for an exit and preparing to join the Trump administration.
Alaska Capitol’s ‘worst-kept secret’ is that Gov. Dunleavy may leave office to join Trump • Alaska Beacon
Some lawmakers believe Gov. Dunleavy may not be in office by the time the new Legislature convenes in January.
alaskabeacon.com
November 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM
boy bye 👋