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Teamsters Back Kier
Teamsters Back Kier
Teamsters Back Kier
The Montana Teamsters Union has endorsed Democratic congressional hopeful Grant Kier, in a somewhat uncharacteristic show of support by the union in a crowded primary field. It’s the first time the union has picked sides in a primary since 2006, when it endorsed Jon Tester for the U...
Gianforte Votes Against $1.3 Trillion Omnibus Package
Gianforte Votes Against $1.3 Trillion Omnibus Package
Gianforte Votes Against $1.3 Trillion Omnibus Package
House conservatives have been quoted as criticizing the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending package as a "bad, bad, bad bill" that was passed as part of "the worst process ever," as The Hill reports. So how did Montana's Congressman Greg Gianforte vote?
A "Trippi" Down Memory Lane
A "Trippi" Down Memory Lane
A "Trippi" Down Memory Lane
"The last time Joe Trippi worked in Montana it was for Jim Hunt (also a trial lawyer) in the 2008 Democrat Congressional primary. Despite raising $220,000 to John Driscoll’s $0, Hunt lost the primary to Driscoll by 21,000 votes. Not only did Driscoll literally raise $0, he didn’t campaign at all," says Eaton.
Zinke Confirmation Soon
Zinke Confirmation Soon
Zinke Confirmation Soon
The Senate voted 67-31 Monday evening to limit debate on the nomination of Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Interior Department.  A final vote on confirmation could occur on Tuesday or Wednesday...
Congressional Clash On Guns
Congressional Clash On Guns
Congressional Clash On Guns
Montana’s congressional candidates are divided on gun control.  Republican congressman Ryan Zinke said the House postponed its response to the Orlando massacre– the worst mass shooting in modern history– because there isn’t enough agreement to pass a bill...

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