As far as I know Jim Colver has never been a registered Democrat.  Is there proof of this affiliation?  Also, interestingly people do change their politics, especially as they age, own businesses and pay taxes.  You don't think Mr. Colver could become more conservative?  It is certainly too bad that he supported Mark Begich, and that is slightly recent, but his voting record in Juneau this last term is mostly conservative.  It is my understanding Mr. Colver dug in his heals on a couple very heated issues, one being HB 81 and the other an effort to remove funds from the PFD, which he opposed pretty vehemently. Being in the district that Mr. Colver represents, I responded to a survey last winter stating to him in writing that I did not want any taxes, or use of the PFD until a budget was established and spending was cut.  It sounds like he listens to constituents pretty well.  As a voter I don't see huge evidence of liberalism and I like a representative that stands their ground.