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'Lower 48' takes center stage in Alaska Senate race
Original: How the phrase 'Lower 48' became a fixture in Alaska's high-stakes Senate race
The phrase 'Lower 48' has emerged as a recurring term in Alaska's contested Senate race, with candidates and commentators using it to frame questions of identity, geography and the state's relationship with the rest of the country. Coverage examines how the common Alaskan shorthand became politically charged in the contest.
Why now: Alaska's high-stakes Senate race is drawing attention to the language candidates use about the state's identity.
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