‘Lower 48’ is a phrase to fight over in Alaska. It’s a fixture in the state’s US Senate contest
In Alaska's Senate race, "Lower 48" is a term used as an insult to suggest a candidate is taking direction from interests in the continental United States rather than advocating independently for Alaska. The phrase has become a notable point of contention in the state's political competition.
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2 viewpoints‘Lower 48’ is a phrase to fight over in Alaska. It’s a fixture in the state’s U.S. Senate race.
How the phrase 'Lower 48' became a fixture in Alaska's high-stakes Senate race
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1 viewpointOne of the most biting insults in Alaska politics is hitting someone with the ‘Lower 48’ label — and it’s central to the U.S. Senate race
‘Lower 48’ is a phrase to fight over in Alaska. It’s a fixture in the state’s US Senate contest