U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola took the stage at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage Thursday pitching herself as a regular Alaskan who happens to be their congresswoman. Her theme, and the theme of the conference, was the power of unity.
Rep. Mary Peltola addresses the AFN convention wearing the bolo tie gifted to her by the daughters of late Alaska Congressman Don Young.
Peltola has been a congresswoman for just 38 days, and she’s running for re-election. AFN is traditionally the largest convention in the state, and this was the keynote speech. This year, for the first time ever, delegates are hearing from a member of Congress who is, like them, an Alaska Native. To say it was a warm reception would be an understatement.
Peltola mixed loftiness with down-to-Earth anecdotes about driving kids on the school run, texting with family members and fishing.Peltola, who frequently pays tribute to her Republican predecessor, invited the late Congressman Don Young’s family to the stage. His daughter Joni bestowed on her his signature accessory: His beaded Alaska flag bolo tie. He wore it for decades.“It’s a symbol of being the congresswoman for all Alaska.
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