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Nov 1 · U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason in Alaska dismisses the Justice Department's suit to block certification of the Senate race if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses
CNBC: Judge dismisses Alaska Senate election lawsuit; DOJ vows appeal
Grade B (88/100). Article: the ruling, the DOJ's appeal notice, the Purcell principle, and statements from Peltola's campaign, the DSCC and Sullivan
B: Uses loaded words.
- Uses loaded words (minus 12 points): 'the Department of Justice's extraordinary lawsuit' (outlet's own adjective)
Splits: Article: the ruling, the DOJ's appeal notice, the Purcell principle, and statements from Peltola's campaign, the DSCC and Sullivan
Same story: CBS News, New York Post
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