Always amazing how people defend the status quo when it is challenged by a new idea.  I am not debating the pro's or con's of Sullivan or Trump.  I am only stating the obvious.

Both the State of Alaska and the entire United States are currently facing extreme challenges financially and socially.  Challenges and problems caused by both of the "established" political mafias!  That is the status quo.  All citizens grumble, complain and bitch about the issues and the 'other' guy, but then check the box to return to office those very same people who are responsible for the problems!  Or they vote with their emotional need to feel like a sensitive and good person, and vote for a person because of their religion, gender or skin color.
When the diaper starts to stink, you change it.  Better yet, pay attention and change it before it starts to stink.  That is the reason the POTUS has a two term limit, because the people did not want him to stink.  

The status quo currently stinks all over!