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Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska Republicans Suggest Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race
The lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters.
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What happenedThe lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters.
The headline splitOne side frames it as "Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska Republicans Suggest Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race". The other frames it as "The double Dan Sullivans in Alaska’s Senate race".
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Left / center-leftTwo Dan Sullivans? Alaska Republicans Suggest Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race
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Right / center-rightThe double Dan Sullivans in Alaska’s Senate race
Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska Republicans Suggest Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race
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The lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters.
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