An Anchorage doctor has thrown his name in the ring for governor. Matt Heilala is born and raised in Alaska, has fished Cook Inlet, skippered in Bristol Bay, is a physician, and says he is tired of extreme partisan politics. He has been a supporter of many Republican candidates in the past, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Sen. Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Nick Begich.
Heilala is father of two adult children and has four grandchildren.
“Elected officials can respect differing opinions, build trust, and find common ground without abandoning principles. The Outrage Industrial Complex thrives on tearing us apart, and too many politicians exhibit outright contempt for those who disagree with them. That’s not who we are,” he said in his statement. “I’m running with a strong belief in common sense and courage, to bring us together, and to put Alaska first— always. We can, we must, and we will reject the division, rebuild trust, and shape a brighter future for a stronger, more productive Alaska economy.”
He said he intends to work with all legislators and Alaskans to make that happen.
His campaign launch joins a field of Republicans that include Bernadette Wilson, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, former state Sen. Click Bishop, Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries, and the probable candidacies of Attorney General Treg Taylor and Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum.
Yeah!! No more lying mealy mouthed Adam Crum or Dunleavy picks for Alaska!
That’s what they said about Bill Walker, who ended up being a democrat shill running a democrat administration. Doing the same thing over and over expecting different results is ….. ? Cheers –
Why is it that all governor candidates have 1) commercially fished, 2) skippered a fishing boat, 3) claimed to be a physician or whatever, 4) worked the slimeline, 4) stood up to a bear, 5) pledge to work with everyone and then don’t, 6) blah, blah, blah, …, blah?
In this case, it’s true. He’s run the Iron Dog race at least 3 times.
“Tired of partisan politics” sounds a lot like the GOP crop of legislators who handed a Republican majority the PEOPLE voted for, to the Dems.. no thanks.
His slogan should be #walkthetalk.
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it’s a pretty big hill to climb with no name recognition. It will be interesting to hear him speak on the campaign trial.
RINO fatigue.
Again…
Sure, come on in, doc. The water’s warm, at least for Republicans. But for us Democrats, the pool at the shallow end is very weak. I tried to throw my medical creds at the public, but they didn’t bite. Their loss. Let me know if you want to go bear hunting.
LOL…LOL. At least the Democrats have a bit of a sense of humor. We don’t need any more doctors in politics. Their remedy to cure us is to throw lots of medication at the patient. We don’t need anymore medication to solve problems. These middle of the road doctors who try to inspire peace from the middle of the isle are RINOs in waiting. Opioid Al took on a bear and hit the mark. Rhinos are now in season. Maybe Opiod Al can take on a new hunting partner and clear out of Alaska.
“Tired of Extreme partisan politics” is code for give the Democrats everything they want and steamroll the American People for their own good.
Might be a good man, but standing for nothing is what we’d get – you can’t make peace with groups who do not want peace… But how is he going to lead? What does he want to do besides tone down rhetoric? I suspect this candidate will hand the reins over to the democrats like the rest of the rinos.
His statement sounds like typical RINO talk. We need a policy governor who is not afraid to get his feet soaked and bare his/ her knuckles on occasion. The RINOs and middle of the roaders like Lisa Murkowski have cause the division. Sorry, Doc, but I’ll pass.
What kind of Doctor? Sounds like a Republican Warm Fuzzy Psycho iratist. We have Seen this type before. That’s why we have a Minority Democrat Caucus RUNNING THE SHOW. Somebody needs to tell Matt he is living an Illusion of Grandeur, and he needs to only put on his Superman Cape at home.
Jonathan–he’s a foot doctor, specializing in foot and ankle surgery.
Hmm. We don’t need another milquetoast person who only wants to find middle ground or consensus. We don’t need another Lisa Murkowski wannabe as governor. We need someone who will fight for Alaskans and Alaska values and protect us from this tidal wave of liberal nonsense. We need someone who will fight to win.
Lol, a murky supporter. Hard pass
“ He has been a supporter of many Republican candidates in the past, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski “
There’s some appeasing words. Don’t want to upset the apple cart.
At least this one has an education.
Thats the scary part.
Dr Fauci was educated enough to be responsible for millions of deaths.
There was a reason for all the pardons Joe handed out to the highly “educated” bunch.
Lost me at “Supported Lisa Murkowski”.
Cheers
It says “in the past” he did support Lisa. ( Past tense)..
I don’t care. Anyone that ever supported the murky one will not get my vote.
I’ve never voted for her.
Ditto
Sounds like another Murkowski. How does he feel about the issues? What’s he say about ranked choice voting?
“If he doesn’t agree with me, personally, on 100% of the issues, then he is a radical left wing socialist/commuinist.”
—30% of primary voters, who are not actually fellow conservatives
It says “in the past” he did support Lisa. ( Past tense)..
Will be interesting to hear his positions on issues. Hard to believe someone who wants good government would give thousands of dollars to Dunleavy. I guess that is how you buy a seat on the medical board
The notion that the species can be improved in some way, that everyone could live in harmony, is a really dangerous idea. Those who are afflicted with this notion are the first ones to give up their souls, their freedom. Your desire that it be that way will enslave you and make your life vacuous. -Cormac McCarthy
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Imagine what Alaska’s medical-pharmaceutical industry, already well-represented by the lobbyist half of Alaska’s lobbyist-legislator team, could do for themselves if they got one of their own in the Governor’s seat
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…or what would happen to productive Alaskans if they split the GOP ticket and get a Democrat governor elected.
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Probably the whole idea behind the kumbaya cr//, peel off enough Bernadette votes to help get the Democrat governor elected, or at least make it look like the Democrat got elected, no?
Yes! The enemy never rests.
No more RINO docs in politics. They need to do a better job with their patients. I’ll be supporting a real fighter… ……Bernadette…..Wally Hickel’s feisty grand niece.
I guess if the pool is big enough you don’t notice someone taking a leak in it for a while huh
How many times have I heard, “Put Alaska first…..” or some variation of it, only to get stabbed in the back by the person quoting it after they win?
That card is all used up and is declined.
You can’t really trust the majority of those in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industrial-complex these days with your health, so why would you trust trust them in government? He better start earning his bones if he wants to be taken seriously.
I want cake!
80 percent of people in medical — doctors and nurses — are liberal period.
They say they aren’t especially the nurses, but in fact.
The way they live, their lives, etc period
This guy needs to provide details and the fact that he’s supporting Lisa definitely a large red flag.