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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Steve Bullock on Principles & Values
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor:
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- Has "grave concerns" over use of military on protests. (Jun 2020)
- Previously served as Montana Attorney General. (Mar 2019)
- I teach my kids the same Montana values I was taught. (Nov 2012)
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Mike Cooney on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Tim Fox on Principles & Values
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Greg Gianforte on Principles & Values
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- American exceptionalism & capitalism lead to prosperity. (Feb 2019)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Reilly Neill on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Campaign hamstrung by state party, money, & media. (Jan 2020)
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Albert Olszewski on Principles & Values
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- References to God on federal buildings is ok. (Jan 2018)
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Gary Perry on Principles & Values
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Casey Schreiner on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- I live like an everyday Montanan. (Dec 2019)
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Brian Schweitzer on Principles & Values
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Democratic MT Governor:
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- Legislators can't act; executives change the world. (Dec 2013)
- Considered Senate run; now supports both Dem. candidates. (Nov 2013)
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Corey Stapleton on Principles & Values
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Whitney Williams on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Will fight for families because he lives it every day. (Feb 2020)
- Parents were elected officials in Congress, state Senate. (Jan 2020)
- Founded WilliamsWorks, helping philanthropic efforts. (Jan 2020)
- Stand on the Constitution from beginning to end. (Sep 2019)
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Senate:
MT 2020: 2020 MT Governor's race
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John Bohlinger on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- An outsider supported by the people & not the establishment. (Nov 2013)
- Elected as Republican; then ran on Democrat governor ticket. (Nov 2013)
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Steve Bullock on Principles & Values
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor:
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- Has "grave concerns" over use of military on protests. (Jun 2020)
- Previously served as Montana Attorney General. (Mar 2019)
- I teach my kids the same Montana values I was taught. (Nov 2012)
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Wilmot Collins on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Immigrated from Liberia in 1994; served in US Navy. (Sep 2019)
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Mike Cooney on Principles & Values
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Amanda Curtis on Principles & Values
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Steve Daines on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- We're the greatest country in the world. (Jul 2020)
- AdWatch: Walsh appointment was "Big Sky buy-off" D.C. deal. (Mar 2014)
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John Driscoll on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Running as Abe Lincoln Republican to heal country. (May 2020)
- Running because of total loyalty to upholding Constitution. (Apr 2020)
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Champ Edmunds on Principles & Values
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Democrat Challenger:
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
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Susan Good Geise on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- Running to combat partisanship and tribalism in politics. (Mar 2020)
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John Mues on Principles & Values
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Albert Olszewski on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Montana U.S. Senator:
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- References to God on federal buildings is ok. (Jan 2018)
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Matt Rosendale on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Montana U. S. Senator:
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Corey Stapleton on Principles & Values
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Jon Tester on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- AdWatch: Voted with Trump 52%, but against key initiatives. (Aug 2018)
- No safe haven for neo-Nazi white nationalists. (Dec 2016)
- Voted with Democratic Party 88.6% of 324 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Premature to call for impeachment proceedings against Bush. (Oct 2006)
- Burns changed his votes due to Jack Abramoff donations. (Sep 2006)
- Opposes flag-burning; but not worth amending Constitution. (Sep 2006)
- Sen. Burns brings scandals like Abramoff & bridge-to-nowhere. (Aug 2006)
- Campaign slogan: Real Montana, real change. (Aug 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
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John Edward Walsh on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- OpEd: 2007 Master's thesis plagiarized from online sources. (Jul 2014)
- AdWatch: "Where's Walsh-o" website: "Walsh is hard to find". (Feb 2014)
- Appointed to Senate while running in Senate primary. (Feb 2014)
- AdWatch: "Big Sky buyoff" to appoint Walsh to Senate early. (Dec 2013)
- Washington incumbents are part of a broken system. (Oct 2013)
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Greg Gianforte on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 0):
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- American exceptionalism & capitalism lead to prosperity. (Feb 2019)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Brad Johnson on Principles & Values
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| Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Bill McChesney on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Served in state legislature from 2007 until 2015. (Mar 2016)
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Mark Perea on Principles & Values
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- People in government should speak freely about religion. (Nov 2015)
- Americans lose liberty at hands of federal government. (Feb 2015)
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Ryan Zinke on Principles & Values
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Secretary of Interior 2017-2019:
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- No safe haven for neo-Nazi white nationalists. (Dec 2016)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Sam Rankin on Principles & Values
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| 2000 Reform Challenger for Senate (MT):
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Steve Daines on Principles & Values
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 0):
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- We're the greatest country in the world. (Jul 2020)
- AdWatch: Walsh appointment was "Big Sky buy-off" D.C. deal. (Mar 2014)
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Dennis Rehberg on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MT-At-Large):
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- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Judy Martz on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (2001-2005):
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- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of the Western Governors' Association. (Aug 2001)
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Marc Racicot on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (1993-2000):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of National Governors Association. (Jan 2000)
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Conrad Burns on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007):
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- On Abramoff allegations: I never shortchanged my state. (Sep 2006)
- Apologizes for calling Arabs “ragheads”. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
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Bob Keenan on Principles & Values
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| Former Republican Challenger (2006), state senator:
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John Morrison on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic challenger (2006); state Auditor:
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- Tacke affair raises questions of Auditor’s personal interest. (May 2006)
- Acknowledges an extramarital relationship. (Apr 2006)
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Mike Taylor on Principles & Values
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| 2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT):
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Max Baucus on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (MT):
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- Sign on Senate desk says it all: “Montana Comes First”. (Aug 2008)
- Voted with Democratic Party 88.3% of 326 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Kirk Bushman on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Proud and committed fourth-generation Montanan. (Mar 2008)
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Rick Hill on Principles & Values
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Republican (District AL):
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- Religious affiliation: Assembly of God. (Nov 2000)
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Stan Jones on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Bush has committed many impeachable offenses. (Oct 2006)
- I am not a politician, I’m a leader. (Jan 2006)
- Dedicated to government of principle, not special interests. (Jan 2006)
- Argyria condition results from overuse of colloidal silver. (Oct 2002)
- Yes, his skin really is blue, and it’s permanent. (Oct 2002)
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Bob Kelleher on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger:
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- Admits past failings to prevent Baucus from attacking. (Jul 2008)
- Ran for office in past as Green and as Democrat. (Jul 2008)
- Nominated but barred from speaking at state GOP convention. (May 2008)
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Michael Lange on Principles & Values
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Pat Williams on Principles & Values
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| Former Democrat (1978-1996) (District 0):
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Dennis Rehberg on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MT-At-Large):
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- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Matt Rosendale on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 0):
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Corey Stapleton on Principles & Values
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Ryan Zinke on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 0):
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- No safe haven for neo-Nazi white nationalists. (Dec 2016)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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