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Bari Weiss and CBS News Staff Reportedly Disagree Over Coverage of Alaska Ballot Scandal
Weiss urged CBS staff to pursue the Alaska ballot story as colleagues argued the maneuver was routine politics and legal experts questioned its impact.
- On Thursday at 9 a.m., CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss faced "significant resistance" from staff after urging coverage of the Alaska ballot controversy and calling it a "scandal," network insiders told Fox News Digital.
- The Times reported that allies of Mary Peltola's campaign recruited a second Dan Sullivan to run against Republican Sen Dan Sullivan, splitting support in the race.
- On CBS Mornings, Correspondent Keefe noted the Alaska tactic "could be a dirty trick, but it's not illegal," while Margaret Brennan cited New Hampshire Senate candidate John Sununu as a parallel case.
- Alaska Gov Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into the Dan Sullivan issue, while the Justice Department sued to block certification if votes for the second candidate could have changed the outcome.
- Sources maintained that Brennan and Keefe were providing context rather than minimizing the story, describing the meeting as a "healthy, good conversation." This framing underscores internal disagreement over coverage standards.
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CBS News staff revolt after MAGA-friendly boss demands coverage of Alaska 'scandal'
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss met “significant resistance” from some staff at Thursday’s morning editorial meeting about a New York Times report on Alaska’s Senate race, insiders told Fox News Digital.Weiss called the matter a “scandal,” according to the Fox account. The Times reported that st...
·Washington, United States
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Bari Weiss faced 'significant resistance' from CBS News staffers about Alaska ballot scandal, insiders say
Bari Weiss faced resistance from CBS News staff over the Alaska ballot controversy involving a Democrat scheme to find another Dan Sullivan to confuse voters, network insiders said.
·New York, United States
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Total News Sources5
Leaning Left1Leaning Right3Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Right
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Right
60% Right
L 20%
C 20%
R 60%
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