Dem strategist shrugs off Alaska ballot scandal on MS NOW, insists 'this stuff happens all the time'

Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod dismissed the Alaska ballot scandal, comparing it to Republican donors propping up RFK Jr. against Joe Biden in 2024.

Dem strategist shrugs off Alaska ballot scandal on MS NOW, insists 'this stuff happens all the time'

TL;DR

  • Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod dismissed the controversy surrounding an alleged Democratic scheme to influence Alaska's Senate race.
  • The scheme reportedly involved recruiting a candidate named Dan Sullivan to run as a spoiler against incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
  • Elrod compared the situation to Republicans supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. against Joe Biden in 2024, stating 'this stuff happens all the time'.
  • The New York Times reported that Peltola's campaign staff worked to recruit another Dan Sullivan to run, aiming to confuse voters and dilute the incumbent's support.
  • The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit seeking to block election certification if the incumbent senator loses due to votes for the other Sullivan.
  • Peltola's former campaign manager stated Peltola was aware of the scheme, though the campaign has denied direct involvement.

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