Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola is facing an onslaught of social media criticism over a resurfaced quote that critics say reeks of hypocrisy, following an explosive New York Times report this week."It should be a criminal offense to lie or mislead the electorate," Peltola says in the clip from August posted by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) on Wednesday, shortly after the New York Times reported that her campaign was actively involved in a scheme to peel votes away from incumbent Republican Sen.Dan Sullivan by recruiting namesake and spoiler candidates.Conservatives on social media quickly shared the post and suggested that Peltola should be investigated based on her own words."Your terms are acceptable," Townhall columnist Dustin Grage posted on X.MARY PELTOLA'S CAMPAIGN, DEMS BACKED COVERT SCHEME TO FIELD SPOILER CANDIDATES IN ALASKA SENATE RACE: REPORTFormer Rep.
Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, a U.S.Senate candidate, missed Sunday campaign tour events and will be resting Monday before returning to the trail Tuesday for the final week before one of the most consequential Senate races on the midterm map.
(Nathaniel Wilder/Bloomberg via Getty Images)"Turn yourself in, Mary Peltola," conservative radio host Jason Rantz posted on X."Amen, Mary! " former Trump campaign national press secretary Hogan Gidley posted on X."Well, that’s ironic… ," Sen.Rick Scott, R-Fla., posted on X."Agree!!! " Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen posted on X.ALASKA'S GOVERNOR ORDERS INVESTIGATION AFTER NYT REPORT ON ALLEGED DEM-LINKED SENATE ELECTION SCHEMESen.
Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and former Rep.Mary Peltola, a Democratic from Alaska and U.S.
Senate candidate, right, raise paddles during the 2026 Alaska Fisheries Debate in Kodiak, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept.12, 2026.
(Nathaniel Wilder/Bloomberg via Getty Images)The New York Times report rocked the Alaska Senate race, which could determine the balance of power in the Senate, as questions now swirl ove...