In Alaska, a Tight Senate Race Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, is in a tough contest with former Gov. Tony Knowles. Murkowski's biggest obstacle: voter resentment over how she got to the Senate in the first place. Hear NPR's Elizabeth Arnold.

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In Alaska, a Tight Senate Race

October 27, 200412:00 AM ET

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In Alaska, a Tight Senate Race

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Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, is in a tough contest with former Gov. Tony Knowles. Murkowski's biggest obstacle: voter resentment over how she got to the Senate in the first place. Hear NPR's Elizabeth Arnold.