Todd Blanche Defends Alaska Lawsuit
AG Todd Blanche defended the Alaska election lawsuit and clashed with CNN’s Dana Bash.
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Updated Oct 25, 4:28pm ETAttorney General Todd BlancheTodd BlancheAmerican attorney (born 1974) defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate election. On CNN, Blanche angrily rejected Dana BashDana BashAmerican journalist (born 1971)’s suggestion that the case laid groundwork for President Trump to challenge election results. The Justice Department sued Alaska to prevent certification if Republican Sen. Dan SullivanDan SullivanUnited States Senator from Alaska loses and the result could have changed had votes for Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. gone to him. The race pits Sullivan against Democrat Mary PeltolaMary PeltolaAmerican politician (born 1973) and Daniel Sullivan, and it could affect Senate control. Daniel Sullivan denies trying to confuse voters, and Alaska courts kept him on the ballot. Trump said he directed the suit. The lawsuit and election remained unresolved before the Nov. 3, 2026, vote.
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Left-leaning outlets framed the lawsuit as a threat of partisan interference, not a routine ballot-confusion fight. Salon leaned on Dana Bash’s concern that Trump’s move could lay groundwork for overturning results he dislikes. The Guardian focused on Blanche’s angry response to questions about election interference. HuffPost emphasized Trump’s attack on Murkowski and his claim that Democrats could “steal the Election”.
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Right-leaning outlets framed the case as protection against a confusing candidacy that could cost Republicans a Senate seat. The Gateway Pundit said Blanche pushed back against an inflammatory effort to link the Alaska dispute to another January 6 scenario. The Washington Examiner highlighted Trump’s attack on ranked-choice voting as a “corrupt” system that helped Murkowski.
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Breitbart NewsAG Blanche to CNN's Bash: You Are Not Being a Real Person, 'That Is Crazy'
The Gateway PunditFIREWORKS! “Oh, Stop It! That is Not a Real Question” – Todd Blanche Goes off on Dana Bash for Saying Trump’s Alaska Lawsuit “Laying the Groundwork” for Another January 6 (VIDEO) * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson
Washington ExaminerTrump rips Alaska's 'corrupt' ranked choice voting in attack on Murkowski
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