To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful

In the small Alaska fishing community of Petersburg, many residents defied state efforts to prevent Dan Sullivan, a former teacher and GOP Senate hopeful, from running in the U.S. Senate race. Though not all support his candidacy, they value his local roots and oppose the state's attempts to block his participation. Sullivan's case highlights the GOP's internal debate over his legitimacy as a candidate, raising questions about party unity and the influence of local versus national political dynamics. This local-versus-national tension underscores broader issues in American politics about candidate eligibility and party cohesion.