Great Falls Tribune: on Principles & Values


John Driscoll: Running as Abe Lincoln Republican to heal country

Driscoll, who once served as the Democratic House speaker in the Montana Legislature, said he read a poll about a year ago in which some Republicans said they believed Trump was a better president than Lincoln. "And that was ridiculous," Driscoll said, adding he is "very comfortable" running as Lincoln Republican. He takes Lincoln's words to heart that "A House divide against itself will not stand." He said the country needs to heal.
Source: Great Falls Tribune on 2020 Montana Senate race May 15, 2020

Jon Tester: Campaign slogan: Real Montana, real change

Throughout his speech, Tester repeated variations of his "real Montana, real change" campaign slogan, and often came back to the fact that he's a farmer. He's waved his mangled left hand - he lost the three middle fingers in a meat-cutting accident-so often that supporters now routinely waggle "Hang 10" signals as he enters a room. He frequently eschews a tie. "I may not look like a guy from Washington DC, but isn't it time Washington started to look a little like Montana?" he asked.
Source: Scot Miller in Great Falls Tribune Aug 3, 2006

Steve Bullock: Has "grave concerns" over use of military on protests

Bullock has "grave concerns" about the evoking of the Insurrection Act and the use of federal military after President Donald J. Trump suggested using active-duty troops to halt protests nationwide caused by the death of George Floyd. Marissa Perry, communications director for Bullock, said Thursday he believes it should be up to governors to determine what is best to fit their states' unique circumstances.
Source: The Great Falls Tribune on 2020 Montana Senate race Jun 5, 2020

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