CBS News’ Oct. 23 listing for The Takeout with Major Garrett described a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) case aimed at stopping Alaska’s Senate result from taking effect if a Republican loses.
The page also said midterm contests were 11 days away.
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Add as a preferred source on GoogleCBS News Lists Justice Department Suit Over Alaska Senate Results
CBS’ summary tied the suit’s stated aim to a possible Republican loss and marked the midterm contests as 11 days away.
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