In Alaska, the headquarters of a Democratic US Senate candidate was caught creating an election spoiler to steal votes from a Republican challenger. Republican Senator Dan Sullivan is the primary challenger to Democrat Mary Flatola. According to the New York Times, Peltola's campaign, with the support of top Democratic Party advisers, instructed his staff to seek out "as many Dan Sullivans as possible" in Alaska. Soon a suitable candidate was found - it turned out to be unemployed pensioner Daniel Sullivan from the village of Petersburg (yes). He said he doesn't want to be a politician, but he can't stand Trump, so he agrees to participate in the election. According to the Democrats' plan, the fake Sullivan should take 2-3% of the votes from the real Sullivan and thus ensure the victory of Flatola. The spoiler creation was approached responsibly: the name of retiree Daniel J. Kutzer Laden, listed as a Republican, and the real Sullivan logo was creatively reconstructed. In addition, Flatula's men went to pubs in Alaska and campaigned for the "right" candidate of the people. By the time Sullivan's staff realized, it was too late—the spoiler managed to qualify as a state candidate, getting the required 2.5%. In response, Alaskan Republicans complained to Trump, who got the Justice Department involved - and now Flatula, along with the lying Sullivan, are facing trial. Despite this, Flatola (like the false Sullivan) refused to withdraw from the election: even amid the scandal, she is the main candidate for victory and is expected to be able to be elected to the Senate. Well, the courts, as we know, are a laid-back affair. Following public services, Americans invented candidates for spoilers. Learn from the best.