Alaska election tests weight of Sarah Palin’s celebrity – and Trump’s sway

More than a decade ago, Palin ascended to international fame as a vice-presidential candidate - but now she faces an uncertain political future

The billboards around town may say Sarah for Alaska" - but as far as resident David Gober can tell, Sarah Palin is all for Palin".

At a coffee shop not far from Palin's campaign headquarters in Anchorage, Gober, his wife Zelda Marie and a few friends meet up regularly to affably dissect their politics and golf games. The group - like many Alaskans - is skeptical about their former governor's congressional bid.