Peltola is a Democrat attempting to flip a Republican Senate seat in Alaska and has maintained a public image of being kind and affable. Following the report, her win probability on the Kalshi prediction market dipped to 72% from 77% earlier the same day. However, some Republican officials told Axios that the news of the candidate's temper may actually increase her favorability among some Alaska voters.
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Mary Peltola Accused of Slurs in Key Democratic Bid to Flip Alaska Seat
US Politics27 days ago
A series of allegations from former aides has exposed a pattern of profanity and explosive anger within Mary Peltola's inner circle, according to reporting by The New York Times. Former employees of the Alaska Senate candidate's campaign and congressional office described being subjected to verbal abuse and, in one instance, a physical shove. Four former staffers reported hearing Peltola use the slur "faggot," an allegation the campaign has denied. Text messages viewed by the newspaper also show Peltola writing "Fuck that retard" this year in reference to a commercial fisheries executive.
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