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Alaska Democrat Accused of Launching Profane Tirades
The Times cited nine former staffers and text messages as the campaign said the allegations exaggerate conduct during a period of grief.
- Former aides describe a volatile environment in Mary Peltola's Alaska Senate campaign, with internal friction culminating in a surprise staff shake-up just before the August primary election last month.
- Peltola's history of high staff turnover on Capitol Hill set a precedent for current management challenges, including unusual demands such as requiring aides to feed her daughter's pet chameleon, Meatball.
- Allegations of physical intimidation include a February 2024 incident where former staff alleged she shoved an aide; campaign spokesperson Harry Child denied any pattern of abusive behavior, stating she treated staff with "respect and care."
- Despite internal reports, Peltola successfully advanced from the August 18 primary, remaining a key candidate in the competitive race to oust Senator Dan Sullivan and flip a seat for Senate Democrats.
- The campaign attributes Peltola's struggles to profound grief following the 2023 deaths of her husband and mother, while supporters emphasize her record as a moderate Democrat prioritizing oil drilling and subsistence fishing.
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A key Republican defends Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola after reports of abusive behavior
By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan criticized his Democratic opponent Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman, over allegations of abusive behavior toward members of her staff, which he described as “very disturbing.” But Sullivan’s Republican colleague, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, offered a notable defense of Peltola. The New York Times on Wednesday detailed
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