Judge Tosses DOJ Challenge to 'Other' Dan Sullivan

Judge Sharon Gleason tossed the Justice Department's lawsuit seeking to hold up certifying Alaska's Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses. It's all over a second Dan Sullivan, Daniel J., whom DOJ says got in to confuse voters. The judge said the feds lack authority to make the state segregate and investigate ballots, and it's too late anyway, with plenty already voted early or by mail. Alaskans who mailed in their ballots didn't just fall off the turnip truck. Two Dan Sullivans is one more than anybody wanted, but you don't sort the herd after the trailer has left the county. DOJ says it will appeal, arguing the judge dismissed on procedure and never disputed its frivolous-candidate claim. Peltola, the Democrat in the race, denies knowing about any scheme.