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- 1'Lower 48' insult takes center stage in Alaska Senate race●One of the worst insults in Alaska politics is the 'Lower 48' label—and it's central to Senate race
Calling someone a product of the 'Lower 48'—the contiguous United States—is among the sharpest insults in Alaska politics, where voters prize local roots and independence. The label is now playing a central role in the state's US Senate race, with candidates using it to question each other's commitment to Alaska's interests and paint rivals as outsiders pursuing outside agendas.