Haven't you people learned anything ?  Calling Sullivan names gains him more votes than it costs him. Where did name calling get you the last election ? It in part cost Begich the election. Being one of just two senators he can get the most for Alaska by standing with his party vs Murkowski ticking off Trump and fellow republicans .  She and Alaska are going to pay a price for her claiming to be a republican yet siding with democrats when it counts most.