Dan Sullivan releases first ad since Mary Peltola ‘Decoy Dan’ report

Read more... Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released an advertisement with clipped points from a bombshell New York Times report alleging Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign recruited spoiler candidates with the incumbent’s name.The minute-long ad opens with a clip of Peltola saying, “I think that Alaskans have had it up to here with the lying and the dishonesty,” with text about her campaign’s reported recruitment of spoiler candidates. Recommended Stories Two Dan Sullivans running for Alaska Senate to be identified on ballot with middle initials Judge rules Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska primary ballot against Sen. 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