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GOP senator’s claim that Democrat cheated at debate gets shut down by moderators
AL.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan accused his Democratic opponent, Mary Peltola, of cheating during their debate by suggesting she received the questions in advance, citing her use of notecards.
- Moderators denied giving either candidate the questions beforehand, and Peltola explained her preparedness as simply being well-prepared.
- Sullivan's accusations drew widespread mockery on social media, with critics highlighting the gendered nature of the criticism and questioning his judgment.
- The Alaska Senate race is closely watched as it could influence which party gains control of the Senate after the midterm elections, with Peltola currently leading Sullivan by 3.6 percentage points.
