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Sullivan declines to distance himself from Trump in Alaska Senate race

Sen. Dan Sullivan told Politico he won't put distance between himself and President Trump, days after a sharp final debate with Democrat Mary Peltola.

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Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan declined to put distance between himself and President Donald Trump, according to an interview with Politico. Sullivan is seeking a third term in Alaska against Democrat Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman.

The two met in a final debate this week. PBS NewsHour says the race could help decide control of the closely divided Senate, and that Alaska could be pivotal to Democrats' efforts to take the chamber back.

The candidates clashed over the Iran war, consumer prices and personal credibility, according to PBS NewsHour. PBS reports Sullivan was asked about rising fuel costs tied to the war with Iran. It says Peltola pushed back on allegations that she mistreated staff members. Fox News says the two also argued over corruption and military spending.

The New York Times reports the debate began with serious talk about high prices and economic strain, then turned to harsh personal attacks. The Hill says it also covered fisheries. Alaska Public Media hosted it with Alaska's News Source and KTOO. The Hill's headline quotes a call for decorum.

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  1. PBS NewsHourWATCH: Sullivan, Peltola face off in Alaska U.S. Senate debateThu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM EDT
  2. The New York TimesFish, Oil and Corruption: 6 Takeaways From Alaska’s Senate DebateFri, Oct 16, 3:28 AM EDT
  3. Fox NewsPersonal attacks fly as Sullivan, Peltola spar over corruption, character and controversyFri, Oct 16, 5:00 AM EDT
  4. The HillPeltola, Sullivan spar in fiery final Alaska Senate debate: ‘Let’s have some decorum’Fri, Oct 16, 10:46 AM EDT
  5. PBS NewsHourHow Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the SenateFri, Oct 16, 6:40 PM EDT
  6. PoliticoSullivan walks the line with Trump in Alaska Senate raceSat, Oct 17, 10:45 AM EDT

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Earlier versions (3)
  1. Fri, Oct 16, 11:20 AM EDT, 4 outlets: Sullivan and Peltola trade personal attacks in final Alaska Senate debate
  2. Fri, Oct 16, 11:01 AM EDT, 3 outlets: Sullivan and Peltola clash in final Alaska Senate debate
  3. Fri, Oct 16, 5:10 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Sullivan and Peltola trade personal attacks in Alaska Senate debate