[who_would_fardels_bear]

I'm thinking that Alaskans are more like Coloradans than Texans, i.e. independent and quasi-libertarian. Any candidate too far in their opinion toward social conservatism is going to be viewed negatively.

Some even claim they are socialists because of the resource dividend they receive.

[Alberta's Child]

Alaska is more like West Virginia than either of those two.

Its defining characteristic is a massive class of white welfare recipients.