From the Peninusla Clarion, thanks to Bob Bird via contact.ipr@gmail.com

Full article here.

The responses at Tuesday’s U.S. senate forum, co-sponsored by both Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce and the Alaska Industry Support Alliance, were as varied and unique as the candidates running.

Mayor of Anchorage Mark Begich, a Democrat, Libertarian David Haase and Alaskan Independence Party candidate Bob Bird squared off at the Soldotna Sports Center in front of a full crowd. Incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens was unable to attend the debate.