Murkowski, Peltola buck parties to endorse each other in Alaska

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/murkowski-peltola-buck-parties-endorse-142245837.html

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) have reached across the aisle to endorse each other, just two weeks ahead of the midterm elections.

Murkowski reportedly praised Peltola, the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, at the state’s Federation of Natives convention Friday, saying she plans to rank the Democrat first on Alaska’s ranked-choice ballot system.

“I know that bothers some people who want me to be that rigid, partisan person, and I’m just not. … I do not toe the party line just because party leaders have asked or because it may be expected,” Murkowski said at the event, according to the Anchorage Daily News.

Murkowski is also on the ballot for reelection — and Peltola has in turn endorsed her.

“I’m voting for her, so we’re even-steven,” Peltola said of Murkowski’s support, according to the The Washington Post.

[ColinC]

1. Murkowski should switch to independent and caucus with dems

Rs are basically trying to destroy her at this point..