The Alaska GOP is a thoroughly corrupt organization.  It's controlled by a few at the top, hidden behind a curtain of misinformation.  For example, the 2012 ARP convention was one of the most underhanded and undemocratic events I've ever witnessed.  With a record turnout of participants supporting fiscal responsibility, sound Constitutionally-limited government and less warmongering, an entirely new leadership was elected only to have each and every one summarily forced out by a party central committee...which was appointed by the outgoing regime!  

It worked that way in other states and at the national level.  Both Republican and Democrat parties are run by plutocrats and only give the illusion of choice.  The 24/7 propaganda spewing Lame Stream Media will only keep the sheeple  distracted for so long.  Imperfect Trump is an example of the backlash.  Thoroughly corrupt Hillary was, by any stretch, "appointed" and Democrats may eventually see through the kabuki theater as well.