The phrase "alike argued" is not correct and does not work in written English.
It seems to be an attempt to convey that two or more parties have made similar arguments, but the construction is awkward and unclear.
Example: "The two scholars alike argued that the theory was flawed."
Alternatives: "similarly argued" or "both contended".
Lawmakers from the House ethics committee, Republicans and Democrats alike, argued that his conduct had been egregious and that he had brought disgrace upon the House.
But Democratic and Republican senators alike argued that the continued storage of as much as 730,000 gallons of alcohol on the Mall represented a legitimate hazard.
With one world championship apiece for Left and Right, then, conservatives and liberals alike argued for decades which was better for the team and the nation.
So, rather than look at individual trials, supporters and critics of acupuncture alike argue that the best evidence comes from pooling data from good-quality trials.
Republicans and Democrats alike argue that the White House has yet to outline a realistic plan for what to do with detainees after the center is closed.
But in a city often self-conscious about its cultural relevance, partygoers and promoters alike argue that Los Angeles needs the kind of vibrant late-night life that is common in places like New York, London and Barcelona.
The ministry order, first issued last May 19, had stirred an outcry from Chinese Internet users and foreign computer manufacturers alike, arguing that the software ran counter to China's proclaimed goal of creating an information-based society.
Qataris and foreigners alike argue that the key to understanding Sheikh Hamad's focus on the 2022 bid is his vision – the word is used often and without irony – of how to develop the tiny and then nearly bankrupt country he took over from his father in a palace coup in 1995.
That idea — which Mr. Hammond said on Friday was put "on hold" by Friends of the High Line — had caused some consternation among neighborhood residents, who say they should not have to pay for a park open to all New Yorkers and tourists alike, arguing that its operations should be financed like Central Park's — through a mix of private and city money.
Kim is also classified as the kind of "violent felon" prioritized for deportation under Obama, and activists said his case demonstrated that when conservatives and progressives alike argue that Ice should focus on "criminals", there's little consideration for immigrants' individual circumstances and whether they actually pose a public safety risk.
The United States Government insists that it is not a predatory beast forcing its companies on Asia, and many officials and outside economists alike argue that the policies of greater openness advocated by Washington are good for the countries on the receiving end.
