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Oct 29 · Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy calls for a criminal investigation after a New York Times report that Mary Peltola's campaign sought a second Dan Sullivan for the Senate ballot, and Trump calls it voter fraud
NewsNation: Alaskan Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola is accused of recruiting candidates who could siphon votes from her opponent, Sen. Dan Sullivan. Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., tells NewsNation the House Oversight Committee is investigating the accusation and believes it is a “crime.”
Grade B (88/100). Interview with House Oversight Chairman James Comer on the governor's call for an investigation and Democrats' defense of the tactic
B: Uses loaded words.
- Uses loaded words (minus 12 points): [0:47] 'these new bombshell allegations' (anchor's own wording)
Splits: Interview with House Oversight Chairman James Comer on the governor's call for an investigation and Democrats' defense of the tactic
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