Democrat's debate 'cue cards' steal spotlight in high-stakes Senate clash
Mary Peltola's apparent use of cue cards during her Alaska Senate debate with Dan Sullivan sparked a wave of GOP mockery and a pointed on-stage exchange.
TL;DR
- Mary Peltola's use of notecards during a debate with Sen. Dan Sullivan drew mockery from GOP critics.
- Sullivan questioned Peltola's use of notes, asking moderators if questions were provided beforehand.
- Peltola defended her use of notes as being "prepared."
- The Republican Party highlighted a clip of Peltola reading from a script about Alaska's fishing industry.
- The debate also involved accusations from Sullivan that Peltola mistreated former staffers, which she denied.
- Discussions also covered the Alaska liquefied natural gas pipeline and foreign investment uncertainty.
- The race is considered a toss-up and could be key to determining Senate control.