Alaska Senate Debate

Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola faced ridicule after using notecards during a debate with Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Sullivan's Mocking

Sullivan wrote on X: 'Really, Mary? Reading off a script? You can’t cue-card your way through the Senate.'

“Really, Mary? Reading off a script? You can’t cue-card your way through the Senate.”

Social Media Criticism

A user posted: 'Mary Peltola can’t read her name or that she’s a grandmother without needing a cue card.'

“Mary Peltola can’t read her name or that she’s a grandmother without needing a cue card.”

Sullivan's Question

Sullivan asked moderators: 'We weren’t supposed to get these questions beforehand, were we?'

“We weren’t supposed to get these questions beforehand, were we?”

Peltola's Defense

Peltola defended herself by saying she was better prepared for the debate.

Republican Criticism

The Republican Party’s research arm tweeted Peltola had not introduced any bills for Alaska fishermen during her first term.

“Mary Peltola, who did not introduce a single bill to help Alaska fisherman during her first term in Congress, has to read off of a script when talking about Alaska’s fishing industry.”

Allegations Against Peltola

Sullivan accused Peltola of mistreating former staffers, claiming 25 employees quit while working for her.

“Sullivan accused Peltola of mistreating former staffers, claiming 25 employees quit while working for her.”