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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is preparing to announce a 2028 run for the U.S. Senate against Sen. Lisa Murkowski, according to several sources close to the governor who spoke exclusively to Fox News this week.<\/p>\n
The move would place him against Murkowski, who has repeatedly clashed with President Donald Trump and is often viewed as one of the most moderate Republicans in Congress. Dunleavy, by contrast, has been a strong Trump ally since 2016, Fox News\u00a0reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s not going to quit his term,\u201d a top source close to Dunleavy, who previously worked with him in Juneau, told Fox News Digital. The source stressed that Dunleavy intends to complete his time as governor before seeking higher office.<\/p>\n
The last governor to leave office early to pursue national ambitions was Sarah Palin, who resigned in 2009. \u201cShe never recovered,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n
Dunleavy has earned a reputation for avoiding Washington\u2019s spotlight but producing results in Alaska. \u201cHe\u2019s not about an ego and pushing himself in front of the cameras. He gets stuff done,\u201d the source said. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t like the cocktail parties and photo ops.\u201dEven so, those close to him say he understands that \u201cbeing in Washington is the only way to get things done.\u201d While he has joked that he prefers Alaska\u2019s Arctic landscapes to \u201call this concrete\u201d in Washington, he recognizes the need to represent the state at the national level.<\/p>\n
Dunleavy was the second governor to endorse Trump in 2016 and has been one of the most frequent governors to visit the White House despite the 3,500-mile distance. \u201cTrump has talked to him before about running and wants him to run,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n
Dunleavy also attended Trump\u2019s Aug. 15 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, further underscoring his role as one of the president\u2019s key allies in Alaska.<\/p>\n
Winning as a Republican in Alaska has historically been difficult. Former Gov. Jay Hammond was the last to win re-election in 1978. Sean Parnell, who became governor after Palin\u2019s resignation, did not win re-election outright.<\/p>\n
Still, Dunleavy is seen as a formidable candidate. \u201cA lot of people have mentioned this (race) to him and \u2026 I think it is a very viable option for him,\u201d another source told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n
\u201cObviously there are a lot of frustrations with Sen. Murkowski,\u201d the source added, noting her tense relationship with Trump. \u201cGov. Dunleavy has been not only a successful governor, but a strong ally for him. So it\u2019s only natural that he\u2019d be hearing that from Alaskans \u2014 but also from folks in the broader MAGA movement.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dunleavy, like Murkowski, has succeeded under Alaska\u2019s ranked-choice voting system, which critics say has benefited Democrats. But unlike her past challengers, sources say he has broad support outside conservative circles.<\/p>\n
He is also respected among Native communities across the North Slope and rural Alaska, where he has focused on energy development, infrastructure, and rural education. Those ties could prove critical in a statewide race where the Native vote has often played a decisive role.<\/p>\n
\u201cMurkowski has never faced a challenger like him,\u201d another source said. \u201cHe\u2019s built support that goes beyond just conservatives.\u201d<\/p>\n
A top Alaska political analyst agreed. \u201cConservatives would welcome an opportunity to unseat Murkowski,\u201d the analyst said Thursday. \u201cThe fact that Trump and Murkowski have had such a strained relationship and Dunleavy and the president (have) a good relationship is really what has led us to this point.\u201d<\/p>\n
Murkowski, the daughter of former Alaska Gov. Frank Murkowski, has shown her resilience in the past. She famously won a write-in campaign in 2010 after losing the GOP primary to Tea Party candidate Joe Miller. But analysts say Dunleavy would represent her most serious threat yet.<\/p>\n
The 2028 matchup would pit two of Alaska\u2019s most prominent figures against each other: Murkowski, the entrenched moderate with a family legacy in Alaska politics, and Dunleavy, the Trump-aligned governor who has drawn support across communities.<\/p>\n
JUST IN: The U.S. Senate has voted\u00a050\u201346\u00a0to\u00a0terminate\u00a0former President Donald Trump\u2019s tariffs on Canadian imports, marking a significant shift in U.S.-Canada trade relations. The vote has sparked a heated debate, particularly among those who strongly supported Trump\u2019s \u201cAmerica First\u201d trade policies.<\/p>\n
Several Republicans joined Democrats in voting to repeal the tariffs, drawing the ire of many conservative lawmakers. Among those who sided with the opposition were Senators Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins, and Rand Paul, all of whom broke ranks with their party\u2019s stance on trade. Their votes have become a flashpoint for criticism from Trump supporters.<\/p>\n
Despite the Senate\u2019s vote, the bill still faces a major hurdle: it must clear the House of Representatives before becoming law. However, given the political landscape, it\u2019s highly unlikely that the measure will pass the House, where the Republican majority remains more sympathetic to Trump\u2019s trade policies.<\/p>\n
The tariffs, which were a key part of Trump\u2019s strategy to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. and address the trade imbalance with Canada, were intended to protect American industries from cheap imports. Trump\u2019s \u201cAmerica First\u201d approach to trade has been credited with reshaping the global trading landscape, and many of his supporters view the repeal as a step backward.<\/p>\n
Proponents of the tariffs argue that they were necessary to protect U.S. workers and strengthen the domestic economy. They see the vote to eliminate them as a blow to the legacy of Trump\u2019s administration, which emphasized American self-reliance and the protection of U.S. jobs through tough trade measures.<\/p>\n
Opponents of the tariffs, however, argue that they were detrimental to American consumers, raising prices on goods and disrupting supply chains. They contend that dismantling the tariffs could help reduce costs for U.S. businesses and consumers, and restore smoother trade relations with Canada.<\/p>\n
As the debate continues, Trump\u2019s supporters remain adamant that his \u201cAmerica First\u201d trade stance remains essential for U.S. prosperity. While this Senate vote may signal a shift in policy, the former president\u2019s influence on trade and economic policy is far from over.<\/p>\n
Left-Wing NYC Councilman to Primary Jeffries Amid Shutdown Backfires<\/p>\n
Left-wing Gen Z City Councilman Chi Osse is planning to launch a primary challenge against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in next year\u2019s congressional race \u2014 a move made despite direct opposition from New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, according to the New York Post.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe said he wants to strike when the iron is hot,\u201d one insider said of the TikToker,\u00a0per The Post.<\/p>\n
According to a source, Mamdani told Osse he did not want him to mount a primary challenge against Jeffries, warning that it could upset the fragile truce between the party\u2019s far-left and moderate factions. Mamdani had spent months working to bring the Democratic establishment together in preparation for his upcoming term as mayor, said the outlet.<\/p>\n
\u201cStrike while the iron is hot?\u201d another insider complained to The Post. \u201cHow about listen to the next mayor, who is the hottest thing in politics right now.\u201d<\/p>\n
A second source confirmed that Osse has already begun assembling a campaign team to take on the Brooklyn Democrat.<\/p>\n
The rift between Osse and Mamdani \u2014 both known for their active social media presence \u2014 was significant enough that Osse skipped the mayor-elect\u2019s victory celebration following his historic win last Tuesday night, noted the outlet.<\/p>\n
Osse rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) over the summer after previously leaving the group in 2020.<\/p>\n
The dispute underscores what some political insiders see as a major challenge for the 34-year-old mayor-elect as he works to advance his ambitious socialist agenda. Mamdani will need to balance the interests of the Democratic establishment \u2014 including Gov. Kathy Hochul \u2014 with those of the insurgent far-left, which is looking to leverage his victory to take on more moderate Democrats.<\/p>\n
Osse is expected to formally announce his campaign later this week, The Post reported.<\/p>\n
Justin Chermol, a spokesperson for Jeffries, said in a statement the lawmaker \u201cis focused on battling Donald Trump, ending the Republican shutdown of the federal government and addressing the crushing GOP healthcare crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n
Republicans have consistently voted to reopen the goverment; however, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, also from New York, has been instructing his Democratic caucus to repeatedly vote no for more than 40 days.<\/p>\n
Mamdani campaigned on promises of affordability, free public services, and economic equality. But his victory party in Brooklyn\u00a0offered none of that\u00a0\u2014 featuring a pricey cash bar where drinks cost up to $22.<\/p>\n
The democratic socialist celebrated his narrow win Tuesday night at the newly renovated Brooklyn Paramount, a historic music venue packed with cheering supporters. Mamdani edged out former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa to capture just over 50% of the vote, The New York Post reported.<\/p>\n
But while the self-styled man of the people pledged free buses and universal childcare, his partygoers were greeted with prices more in line with Manhattan\u2019s high-end cocktail lounges.<\/p>\n
Photos posted by Politico reporter Jeff Coltin showed Pabst Blue Ribbon beers selling for $13, Montauk Summer Ale for $16, Indian Wells Chardonnay and Riesling for $15, and espresso martini coolers and old fashioneds topping out at $22. Even soft drinks cost $12, and a pretzel-wrapped hot dog went for $10, according to The Post.<\/p>\n
The pricey menu quickly circulated online \u2014 and so did the mockery.<\/p>\n
\u201cMamdani had a CASH BAR at his victory party,\u201d conservative comedian Jimmy Failla wrote on X. \u201cIf you can\u2019t get a free vodka from this guy, something tells me the free food and buses ain\u2019t coming. Congrats, suckers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Critics called it a fitting symbol of what they view as hypocrisy from the incoming mayor, who ran a campaign focused on affordability while celebrating with bar prices out of reach for many New Yorkers.<\/p>\n
\u201cNothing says \u2018for the people\u2019 like charging $22 for a cocktail,\u201d one user posted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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