Sean Parnell

Sean Parnell is the governor of the state of Alaska. He first became lieutenant governor in 2006, running alongside Sarah Palin. On July 3, 2009, Sarah Palin announced that she would step down at the end of the month and would not seek re-election in 2010. Parnell took over as governor for Palin before winning a full term during the November 2010 general election.http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/03/1906149/parnell-wins-his-own-term-as-alaska.html He is Alaska's tenth governor.http://www.gov.state.ak.us/

Parnell was victorious over Democrat Ethan Berkowitz, and has been noted for supporting the multi-billion dollar natural gas pipeline plan that has been endorsed by Sarah Palin.http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/US-Alaska-Governor/2010/11/03/id/375840 After election win, he asked for resignation letters from commissioners and other key state officials before announcing replacements.http://www.alaskajournal.com/stories/110510/loc_psf.shtml

Though Parnell inherited the job as governor of Alaska in 2009 from Sarah Palin, he won the right to a full term as governor in the 2010 general election. He proved to be victorious over Democratic candidate Ethan Berkowitz with 59% of the vote vs Berkowitz's 38%. Approximately 70% of the precincts were counted to determine the winner.http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/03/1906149/parnell-wins-his-own-term-as-alaska.html Parnell claims that his focus throughout his term will be on jobs and families.http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/03/1906149/parnell-wins-his-own-term-as-alaska.html

Sean Parnell addressed an audience as he made his arguments for why he should be elected governor in the time leading up to the November 2010 general election. He compares his record and approval rating with that of his opponent, and states that he would be best suited to govern Alaska. He focuses on improving the economy by investing in businesses and creating jobs.