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- 1'Lower 48' label becomes flashpoint in Alaska Senate race▼One of the worst insults in Alaska politics is the 'Lower 48' label—and it's central to Senate race
In Alaska politics, calling someone a 'Lower 48' transplant is among the sharpest insults available, implying an outsider who does not understand the state. The label is now central to the state's Senate race, with candidates' Alaska credentials and origins becoming a key point of contention between campaigns and their supporters.
- 2'Lower 48' becomes flashpoint in Alaska Senate race▼'Lower 48' is a phrase to fight over in Alaska. It's a fixture in the state's US Senate contest
The phrase 'Lower 48' has become a contested term in Alaska's US Senate contest, with candidates and commentators sparring over what it signals about ties to the contiguous United States. Alaskans have long used the term for the states below Canada, but in the campaign it is being debated as a marker of identity and loyalty. The dispute is now a recurring fixture of the race.