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Sullivan, Peltola trade verbal blows, accuse the other of lying during ‘Debate for the State’
Alaska Public Media • • nation
Key Points:
- Alaska’s U.S. Senate candidates, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola, engaged in a contentious debate marked by frequent interruptions and mutual accusations of dishonesty.
- The debate featured disputes over Alaska’s energy future, military pay raises, and campaign ads, with Sullivan referencing allegations against Peltola’s past staff behavior and Peltola defending her record and campaign practices.
- Sullivan criticized Peltola for allegedly voting against military pay raises and supporting controversial provisions in defense bills, while Peltola denied these claims and highlighted her support for service members and reproductive healthcare.
- The candidates clashed over Sullivan’s refusal to more strongly condemn former President Trump’s disparaging remarks, with Sullivan citing past instances where he spoke out against Trump’s language.
- The debate was held without prior access to questions for either candidate, and election day is scheduled for November 3.
