The Immoral Minority political roundup for this Wednesday morning.

Judge in Steven's trial rejects motion to dismiss trial.

Judge Emmet Sullivan rejected a motion to dismiss the case Tuesday morning during a status conference.

Stevens' team made the request in October, arguing VECO records used in the trial were false.

Sullivan struck those records from evidence, but does not think they corrupted the case.

Sometimes I fear that this trial will literally last until Ted Stevens takes his last breath. Even though he is corrupt, I sometimes wish that Alaska Democrats showed Uncle Ted's tenacity.

Sarah Palin's gas line initiative DOA for this legislative session.

Gov. Sarah Palin's biggest initiatives for this legislative session appear dead on arrival, at least for this year.

"Those are pretty heavy lifts for one session and having them introduced right in the middle of session makes it difficult to do," said North Pole Republican Rep. John Coghill.

Anchorage Democratic Rep. Mike Doogan was doubtful the market would support both an in-state pipeline and a Susitna hydro project. Doogan said it's highly unlikely that Palin's gas pipeline and utility plans will pass under the circumstances.

"If they were really serious about those things, they would have had their ducks lined up on the first day of the session," he said.

I will once again express the opinion that Governor Sarah's pet pipeline project is a non-starter. Not only is the idea poorly constructed but ANYTHING with Palin's name attached is going to have trouble working its way through a legislature filled with lawmakers who have been insulted, betrayed, or ignored by Caribou Barbie.

Senator Murkowski receives spanking from Mt. Alyeska.

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski suffered a serious knee injury while skiing and will be confined to a wheelchair for several days, her aide said Tuesday. The Alaska Republican tumbled as much as 300 feet at the Alyeska Ski Resort south of Anchorage, according to the ski patrol.

"She's bruised and a little battered," he said. "Otherwise, she's OK."

Murkowski, 51, is an expert skier but she "lost her traction" while skiing Sunday on Alaska's Mount Alyeska, Brumas said.

I am one of those non-skiing Alaskans, but once I was in love with a skier so I have also experienced falling down Alyeska. Gosh that was fun.

Anyhow I hope that Senator Murkowski recovers soon, and continues her good work of reaching out to the rural native communities like Emmonak.

Juneau Democrats are fighting back against Palin and her "Anybody but Kerttula" campaign.

"From my perspective, the Juneau Democrats have overwhelmingly voiced their support for Beth Kerttula, the people of Juneau overwhelmingly support the selection of Beth Kerttula, and she's clearly qualified for the position," Sen Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, said. "I can't imagine why the governor wouldn't select her."

Some suspect it could be political payback for Kerttula's criticism of Palin during her campaign for vice president.

Gee ya think?

Nobody in Alaska, and certainly nobody in Alaska politics, should express any dismay at how Governor Sarah treats those who have dared disappoint her. She is a vindictive little girl trapped in a rapidly deteriorating middle aged body.

She did not get her way and blames Alaska Democrats, the media, pajama clad bloggers, and John McCain for her failures. Her Narcissistic Personality Disorder means she can NEVER look inward for any blame and therefore must look to others as the cause for all of her failings.

Beth Kertulla is the right person for this job and I certainly hope that the Democrats stick to their guns and force the Governor to respect their overwhelming choice.