Last week Iris Holmes explained the varied nature of financial support for Kreiss-Tomkins and Thomas in their campaigns to represent District 34. Her point is that Kreiss-Tompkins draws more support from within the district, and his support comes from educators while Thomas’ comes from the oil industry.

It does not surprise me that any experienced legislator is supported by the oil industry because Alaska is financed by the oil industry. I am an idealist in…