Hard to believe, but it would appear two Alaskans managed to turn the entire state blue. If these two Alaskans had only met and decided to submit to a game of chance to determine who would run for the U.S. House, the outcome might well have been different regardless of the faults and foibles of the ranked choice balloting process; thanks, Sarah Palin and Nick Begich III.
On the other hand, if these two individuals are so incapable of intelligent compromise, then Alaska may very well be better off with Mary Peltola. Time will be the referee on this matter.
— Richard Garner
Anchorage
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