Lisa Murkowski Could Become the GOP's Joe Manchin
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has served in the Senate since 2002, in George W. Bush’s first term as president. She was appointed to the seat by her father, Frank Murkowski, after he was elected governor of Alaska.
TL;DR
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski has served in the Senate since 2002.
- She was appointed to her Senate seat by her father, Frank Murkowski.
- Her father appointed her after he was elected governor of Alaska.
- Her tenure began during George W. Bush's first term as president.