Trump Blames Shutdown for Dem Wave, Alaska Senators Agree

In the aftermath of the 2022 midterms, Alaska Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski met with President Trump, who linked their electoral losses to the ongoing government shutdown. Murkowski agreed, while Sullivan faces reelection in 2026, potentially challenged by former Congresswoman Mary Peltola, who leads him in a hypothetical matchup. The unique ranked-choice voting system in Alaska could shape the election, with Peltola potentially aiming for the Senate. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.