‘I think Alaska’s turning blue’: Republicans fret Sullivan’s path to reelection
Alaska strategists and voters acknowledge GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan is facing a difficult road, despite Trump’s support and the outside money pouring in.
WASILLA, Alaska — With less than three weeks remaining until Election Day, President Donald Trump made a multi-hour journey across Alaska to rally his base and aid Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in his re-election bid. However, Sullivan's path to victory may be fraught with challenges, as he faces a tough race against Democrat Mary Peltola, a Democrat who currently holds a lead in most polls.
The Last Frontier state, which President Trump won by a 13-point margin just two years ago, is now grappling with high prices for diesel, with the average reaching near $7 per gallon. In this race, Peltola is well-funded and appears poised to capitalize on the state's economic struggles, while Sullivan has struggled to distance himself from the unpopular aspects of Trump's presidency.
Despite Trump's efforts to energize his base, Sullivan's supporters remain skeptical, with some acknowledging that "Alaska's turning blue."
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