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Alaska Senate rivals trade personal attacks in final debate
The final Alaska Senate debate between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola turned to corruption, staffing allegations and military spending; both camps called the other dirty.
On air: Hank Ledger on Wake Up, AmericaPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Personal attacks fly as Sullivan, Peltola spar over corruption, character and controversy”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:32 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Peltola, Dan Sullivan, Alaska, Senate.
- BBN covered this story before: Sullivan, Peltola clash over Iran, consumer prices in Alaska Senate… (October 16).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSince we last mentioned the Alaska Senate debate, the final round got personal, with Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola trading attacks over corruption, staffing allegations and military spending.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTobias Marchetti joins us now. He's a lobbyist working for both campaigns. Tobias, how does that work?
Tobias MarchettiSpeaking purely for myself, Hank, it's a beautiful system, and I'm perfectly neutral, as long as both checks clear.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEach candidate accused the other of corruption last night. You were paid by both. Who was right?
Tobias MarchettiSpeaking purely for myself, and also for the Sullivan side, the other side's attacks were unfair. And speaking for the Peltola side, ditto.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBoth sides.
Tobias MarchettiThe personal insults were a joint effort, Hank. I'd call it a group project with a really tight deadline.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou wrote the insults for both of them. Which candidate are you voting for?
Tobias MarchettiI'm voting for the winner. I just flip the button once the results come in.
The story so far
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- Alaska Senate rivals trade personal attacks in final debate (this story)
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