Sen. Lisa Murkowski took to X/Twitter to let the public know she had a favorable discussion with Interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum and Energy secretary nominee Chris Wright.
She said she has “Great conversations” with the two “about the future of energy, resource development, and innovation in Alaska and around the country. Both have spent considerable time in Alaska and will be great partners who recognize energy as a good thing and a national asset.”
But for the second day, she made no comment about her Tuesday meeting with Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, who visited her to earn her support when his confirmation vote comes before the Senate. Murkowski has a pattern of believing unfounded accusations against men, as she did when she refused to vote for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She and Sen Susan Collins of Maine are Trump opponents and may be the key votes to sink Hegseth’s nomination.
Although she briefly told reporters she had a good exchange with Hegseth, Murkowski didn’t put anything down in writing about it, and refused to answer their questions about whether she will vote for him to lead the Defense Department.
Well, it’s basically and simply a package deal … you support ‘all’ of the nominees and reap the rewards. If not, then you run the risk of less rewards. It’s time for Lisa to compartmentalize her emotions and start acting in the best interest of Alaska and Alaskans!!!
Whatever her opinion is, she will do as she is told.
What a Feckless Representative we have here….totally negates anything that Sullivan will go for.
This is Lisa’s political head-fake to make everyone think she’s being reasonable. She’s not. There’s zero chance that she will approve Hegseth. Too Trumpian. And once the lies about sexual impropriety and truth about (scandal!) a tattoo came to light, it was all over for Lisa. Question comes down to how many (D)ems voted against any of Biden’s cabinet picks? Zero. Lisa will vote against Hegseth. I’ve been listening to her establishment buddies bitch, moan and white about Hegseth within 5 minutes of the announcement. Lisa has become the Liz Cheney from Alaska. She needs to be Liz Cheneyed…
Hard to get past an alleged rapist and adultery. I know, the president elect did it so it’s ok now, right? For some, it will never be alright
If Murkowski knows what’s good for her she will vote to confirm I believe Trump can make her life miserable
Suzanne, can you please put a different picture of Lisa up? I’m so tired of seeing that picture.
Can’t wait to put her name up instead of that ugly picture?
We sure need to get rid of her, but I am so tired of looking at her picture every time she’s on the news.