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Claim Text: Four former staff members said they directly heard Mary Peltola use the word “faggot” over the years, in some cases about her own staff members.
Simplified Text: Four former staff members said they directly heard Mary Peltola use the word “faggot” over the years, in some cases about her own staff members.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Four former staff members
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Language Behavior
UUID: 158ad0bf-7a08-4279-b5a5-22578a9e9c4d
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 3:36 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 3:36 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Angry Outbursts, Slurs and Firings: Tumult Rocks a Key Senate Campaign

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/us/politics/mary-peltola-alaska-senate-race.html

Former aides describe Mary Peltola's Senate campaign and congressional office as chaotic, marked by angry outbursts, slurs, and high staff turnover. The campaign denies a pattern of abusive behavior, attributing some struggles to grief.

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