Alaska Governor Palin Responds to Disgraced Republican Representative Vic Kohring’s Resignation

June 19, 2007, Juneau, Alaska – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin today released the following statement on the resignation of Representative Vic Kohring:

"I do think that Representative Vic Kohring’s resignation is not only in his best interest, but it’s also in the state’s best interest,” said Governor Sarah Palin. “He has a lot on his plate in terms of a defense that he has to mount, and Kohring’s constituents expect full-time representation."

Representative Kohring’s resignation is effective July 19, 2007. Governor Palin will then have 30 days to appoint a Republican from District 14. The Governor’s appointee must be confirmed by a simple majority of House Republicans.

Editor's note: Rep. Vic Kohring (R) currently faces federal bribery and extortion charges related to the alleged selling of his vote on oil taxes last year to the oil field services and construction company Veco.

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