Alaska Attorneys: Trump Ballot Demand Meritless

Alaska's Republican-run government asked a federal judge Saturday to toss the Justice Department's lawsuit as meritless. The suit wants Peltola's possible win kept from certification and every ballot for the second Dan Sullivan pulled out. Alaska says that can't be done without violating voter privacy, which is like cutting one calf out of a pen with your eyes shut. The state notes the two Sullivans are clearly distinguished on the ballot. The New York Times reports internal texts and posts appear to show Democrats' campaign helped recruit that second Sullivan, a retired Petersburg schoolteacher. Peltola denies any involvement. Around here, a spare twin on the ballot would raise eyebrows at the feed store, but the Times is working awfully hard to act surprised.

“no reason for this Court to entertain this meritless lawsuit any longer”Alaska state government, via Washington Examiner

“State officials carefully designed the ballot to minimize voter confusion”Alaska officials, via NY Post