The Next Right

by Walter Alarkon - 07/29/08 9:14 AM ET

Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell (R) leads Rep. Don Young (R) in their House primary, according to a new poll that’s noted by Patrick Ruffini. The only warning cloud is that Parnell faces a toss-up race against the Democratic candidate, Ethan Berkowitz, writes Ruffini. House Republicans looking to force a debate on domestic offshore oil drilling should file a discharge petition to pressure Democrats who have expressed some support for the drilling measure, writes Conn Carroll.

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