Alaska’s Rep.-elect Nick Begich III appeared on a panel made up of some of the newest members of Congress. It was pointed out by a moderator that Begich comes from a family of political figures, including his grandfather, who served in Congress for Alaska. Begich was quick to point out that the ones the moderator named are all Democrats (he is Republican.)
“What does Thanksgiving look like?” asked a baffled Mychael Schnell, congressional reporter for The Hill.
Begich isn’t the only Alaskan who has a family with mixed political opinions or alliances. Many Alaskans will be spending time over Christmas with members who vehemently disagree with them on policy and direction for the state and the nation. Begich gets it — with a family of partisan Democrats, some who even worked against him in his election for Congress.
Watch NBIII’s answer to the question at minute 29:14.
