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'Lower 48' insult takes center stage 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
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.
Why now: A closely watched Senate race in Alaska has turned the state's insider-versus-outsider sensibilities into a campaign flashpoint.
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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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