Democratic presidential front runner Joe Biden has stepped into Alaska's political impasse, tweeting in support of the

Biden, who has cast himself as a man of the people in the primary campaign, tweeted that the the "IBU is on strike to ensure this lifeline for Alaskans."

The marine transit system in Alaska is vital to rural communities—but faces draconian cuts in funding. IBU is on strike to ensure this lifeline for Alaskans will continue to serve communities from Ketchikan to Kodiak. The governor must restore full funding immediately. @ILWU — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 26, 2019