
In the quarterly meeting of the State Central Committee in the Mat-Su Valley, Alaska Republican officers upheld the censure of Sen. Jesse Bjorkman of Kenai/Nikiski.
Bjorkman attended, not only defending his alliances with Democrats, but doubled down, saying he had done so for committee assignments. He is part of the Republican Overriders Caucus — those Republicans who turned their backs on Gov. Mike Dunleavy and overrode his partial veto of an increase to the budget.
Earlier this summer, both District 7 and District 8 Republicans voted to censure Bjorkman, and took their cause to the State Central Committee for the full vote of the Republican officers of the state.
Bjorkman appealed to the State Central Committee. Discussion was held in executive session, and the two-thirds vote needed to overrule the district censure was not reached during the open session vote.
Under party rules, censures can be initiated by district committees when an elected Republican official is alleged to have violated principles or operational guidelines laid out in the party’s bylaws. While a censure carries no legal penalty, it can be a significant political rebuke and may affect future support from the party organization. But Bjorkman was reelected in 2024. His term ends Jan. 16, 2029.
He has been EXPOSED. His every Legislative move will be closely watched. Each day for the next 5 years he will have to live without the Disguise of being a Republican. His LIES will not be Believed. The MRAK DRONE is on him. Thank You Suzanne
MRAK
Dan Saddler next? He represents one of the most conservative areas in the State.
His slick statement quoted by the ADN, essentially said conservatives didn’t get what they wanted in terms of reform; others didn’t get what they wanted in terms of funding. Problem with him is he voted with the Dems and other turncoats to override the Governor’s veto and to h*ll with his conservative supporters! He will not receive my vote again for any office.
He will get mine, so we will cancel each other out. I vote Republicans who do the right thing and that’s not always what conservatives do. Did you vote for Ted Stevens and Don Young? They often reached across the aisle. This pure partisanship is pure BS.
Fighting government corrections to our educational system & taking control of it away from the NEA is NOT:
“do the right thing …… reached across the aisle”
The governors effort is not “pure partisanship” or “BS”
It is an important part of helping out children & the future of our State/ country.
You have a right to your opinion as I do mine. He will not get my vote! Libs don’t always do the “right thing” either. Have a nice day.
My vote still counts in the tally, as does yours. SNORT!
Is Scott Kawasaki proud LGBTQ? He looks like a girl.
He and Tobin could be sisters…or something
LGBTQ certified! There’s no denial.
Interested in girls?
Kawasaki is a friggin joke. What’s wrong with those folks up in Fairbanks?
I’m genuinely wondering why there’s no legal mechanism to recall self-serving politicians who’ve pulled the wool over the eyes of We the People? No wonder there’s so much voter apathy with liars like Bjorkman “representing” us. I’m getting a bad case of politician fatigue, but I guess the dirtbags count on that.
You realize that you can’t get everything your way. He often votes “the republican line” but he does what other of his constituents do as well. That’s working for everyone. Did you miss the sharing is caring lesson in Kindergarten?
Was that in a NEA “controlled” kindergarten?
Getting the corrupt NEA out of our children’s lives is pretty important imo.
We don’t need to “share” our kids w/ that army of Progressives.
…especially with the aberrant behavior being taught in schools these days. Witness the “drag queen bingo party” recently allowed at West High School – my alma mater – 1963) on lunch hour. The worst thing classmates did in 1963, as I recall, was to protest “snappy cheese sandwiches” for lunch. I didn’t participate due to my parents’ oversight. Little did I know, such events were the beginning of 62 years of escalating temper tantrums – ha!
Never heard of “sharing and caring” in kindergarten in 1952. Children were given projects to enhance their creative abilities. Sharing and caring were emphasized in Sunday school and in homes with good parents, not shoved down our throats by government entities.
Once caught as a liar, is noted to be a liar.
His political career as a Republican is over.
And boy did we learn a lesson from teacher.
Good job Senator. Your dedication to the PEOPLE is recognized. Some day we will get the Republican Party back from the cult and be respectable again. This is a start.
Susan, why then did Bjorkman beg for forbearance from the “cult” you describe? Why would he even need their acceptance if it is so bad, as you describe? He is on record saying he did it for power — the power of running with the big dogs in the Democrat majority. You are saying that 100% of the voting members of the party are a cult? You have revealed too much about yourself in the process.
I agree. Towing the party line has not helped anyone. There are good ideas on both sides, and bad.
Your a teacher I bet.
Taking control of our children away from a (corrupt) government union is not a “cult” move.
The cult is the NEA.
Most of these turncoats have already made themselves known to those who pay a little attention to their local politics, the problem is the uninformed voters who vote slogans or yard signs or just the letter behind the name. With Rank voting in many cases voting the letter behind the name is as bad as voting for the opposition. The voters in Bjorkmans district should have known who they were voting for, just like all of the other voters in turncoat districts.
Some people actually think for themselves Steve-O, and don’t just vote the party line. You may want to try it.
Like the Democrats in Bush Alaska?
Who caucus w/ the GOP if it gives them more “sugar”?
And then take PFD money from every man, woman & child in their, very poor, districts so it can be given to the teachers (who are the richest people in villages)
Are those Democratic Alaskan pols “thinking for themselves” Joan?
Or are they “thinking OF themselves” ?
Joan,
You should try and understand the comments that you respond to, I very specifically pointed out how voting for just the letter behind the name is not good. Try to think for yourself Joan, you might learn something.
SD Senator Jesse B needs to PAY A PRICE FOR HIS SCREWING US.
Jesse is NOT OUR FRIEND Jesse is the enemy
Jesse needs to PAY A PRICE.
Bjorkman, Murkowski, both are RINO’s deluxe!!!!! Hiding behind the R label. And with ranked choice voting, we could be stuck with them FOREVER!!!!! Come on people, let’s get rid of RCV now!!!!
How exactly did he screw you, by supporting education? Governor Dunleavy is an embarrassment to education. While districts have made some mistakes, certainly, he knows the problems start in the homes but refuse to address the drug, domestic violence and alcohol issues that effect out children because up until now he has needed their votes. All the charter schools will soon find out that not all their students and parents are positive additions to their schools and they too will need to establish behavior programs, hire more staff and, in turn, ask for more money. The governor knows all this but says nothing.
The Charter school we attended in ANC had rules for behavior & scholastics.
We signed an agreement to obey those rules & all of us were on the same page (teachers, parents, kids)
If a family did not follow the agreed upon program they transferred out.
If poor parents could get transportation to these programs many would choose to go there.
Poor people & single parents want their kids to succeed just like the rest of us.
Unfortunately schools can not control the drug use, drinking & abuse in private homes.
Mz Jo An, try facing the facts:
Alaska schools are failing
Most money for least achievement
No accountability
Bloated administration
NEA union drones dictating anti-family and American ideology
Never have enough property tax increases , or income tax–our dividends, to put their hand in their own pocket
So the governor must pay a bribe-bonus to keep “dedicated” teachers interested in hanging around, lest they leave dodge, for the children
Live in Sterling for 32 yrs. Got mis-represented by Giessel and now Bjorkman. Giessel completely changed her campaign promises. Then i heard Bjorkman debate Ben Carpenter on the local radio station. Bjorkman was pro NEA, an NEA member and activist. He also vigorously defended the “binding caucus”, and was all about a lawful PFD. He lied plain and simple. So now he is my misrepresentative.