Alaska's Choice: Why One Republican is Backing a Democrat for Senate

Alaska is at a crossroads. A retired diplomat, who once worked with Senator Dan Sullivan, is now supporting Mary Peltola for Senate. This isn't a typical political switch. It's a call to action. The diplomat, who spent years serving the U. S. abroad, has seen firsthand how democracy can crumble. He's worried about the direction the country is heading. He believes the U. S. is slipping into autocracy. Power is centralizing. Checks and balances are weakening. The civil service is being undermined. Governance is favoring party loyalists over the public. Institutions are being used to persecute opponents. Policies are driven by whim, not stability. And self-enrichment is unbridled.This isn't just an internal issue. It's global. The U. S. is a destabilizing force. Countries like China and Russia are benefiting from this chaos. The diplomat argues that Alaska needs a leader who will fight for constitutional checks and balances. Someone who will speak truth to power. Someone who will stand against autocracy. Mary Peltola is that leader. She's clear-eyed about the situation in Washington. She's willing to stand up for what's right. The diplomat admires her courage and supports her. This isn't about party loyalty. It's about patriotism. Sometimes, loyalty to the flag must come before party loyalty. The diplomat believes that time is now.