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'Lower 48' label becomes flashpoint in Alaska Senate race
Original: 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.
Why now: The Alaska Senate race is heating up and candidates' insider versus outsider credentials have become a live campaign issue.
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- One of the worst insults in Alaska politics is the 'Lower 48' label—and it's central to Senate race · Fortune
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