✉news WorldPolitics first seen 13 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #5
'Lower 48' phrase 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 become a recurring fixture in Alaska's closely watched US Senate race, with candidates and commentators using it to frame debates over Alaska's distinct identity, economy and relationship with the rest of the country. The contest is high-stakes, and the regional shorthand has emerged as a notable rhetorical marker in campaign messaging.
Why now: Alaska's Senate race is competitive and the rhetoric used in it is drawing attention
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