Gustafson vs Brown Montana

[Straight Arrow]

It doesn't matter what political affiliation, you must acknowledge the craziness of the last legislative session and the absurdity and waste of time in enacting laws then determined to be unconstitutional.
As expressed previously, I would rather the legislature meet two days every ninety years ... instead of ninety days every two years!

Buckle up! I predict more legislation adversely impacting hunting, public lands, and wildlife values, with strong gubernatorial endorsement.

Oh how I wish you could prove me wrong!

 

[4ohSick]

Any republicans on that list?

Any of them voting for the interests of the average Montana sportsman rather than their rich landowner donors?

 

[Straight Arrow]

It would be beneficial to elect legislators more of the Liz Cheney and Joe Manchin ilk, strong individuals with the integrity and boldness to question and oppose their respective party's absurd legislative malarkey.

 

[Sytes]

Appointments now days are by X party Governor and Donors that shape America - right down to State Supreme Court Justices.

One aspect about Gustafson:
She was appointed to State District Justice by Martz (R) and later appointed by Bullock (D) to State Supreme Court. She has time in with a healthy background. She's served Montana well and her Donors do not have the fresh scat shine of either political party.

Gustafson hopefully prevails.

 

[BRI]

Since this is a pro-public land website, it is worth noting that James Brown is endorsed by Attorney General Austin Knudsen. The Austin Knudsen who advocated for building subdivisions for the recent influx of out of staters over acquiring more land for wildlife and hunting.

This is what scares the crap out of me. He's aligning himself to be the next Gov. I sure hope people remember his stance on public lands

 

[The Hedgehog]

Will be very happy when all the political slander commercials end.

 

[longbow51]

Gustafson is pushing the whole bail reform fiasco.

Is this true? Reference?

 

[Ben Lamb]

I've known James Brown since 2009. I'd vote Gustafson over him any day of the week and twice if I lived in Butte.

 

[Beignet]

Come to think of it, I’d like to see a citation on the bail reform as well. That’s an issue well outside the purview of a state Supreme Court justice to enact, something that’d be decided by lawmakers. The state Supreme Court would only get to judge the constitutionality of any such reforms if they were challenged in court and appealed up to the top.

When I entered “Gustafson bail reform” into ye olde Google machine this thread was the fourth result to show up. None of the preceding results had anything to do with Justice Gustafson.

 

[BigHornRam]

Will be very happy when all the political slander commercials end.

I'm going to miss the snake in shovel commercials. They're a hoot!

 

[shoots-straight]

Any republicans on that list?

Yea, and an Independent that introduced Trump at a rally. You do have to vote for some things sportsman want, and stop attacks on our heritage, and resource in order to get endorsed. Have you ever voted for a Democrat. Be honest.

 

[Dakotakid]

Me, yes.
And frankly the rights attack on public land and conservation easements are completely baffling to me. The idea that the government should be out of peoples lives except for a bazillion far right ideas where the right demands greater government involvement is again baffling.

 

[Redman]

 

[shoots-straight]

You might note who else endorsed her. https://www.gustafsonformontana.com...pZrPrDhRXZeqHFOCovQo8GVXe3UzcqXCYO9yP-NnNeJxA

 

[longbow51]

Gustafson is also backed by the Trial Lawyers Association. Very appropriate for the season.

 

[2ski]

Gustafson is also backed by the Trial Lawyers Association. Very appropriate for the season.

I recently read a letter about the inexperience of Brown. She's backed by the trial lawyers because of his inexperience in trials and such.

 

[2ski]

Since this is a pro-public land website, it is worth noting that James Brown is endorsed by Attorney General Austin Knudsen. The Austin Knudsen who advocated for building subdivisions for the recent influx of out of staters over acquiring more land for wildlife and hunting.

Is anyone surprised that EA was the other person to that voted with him? I mean she just seems like the Stepford Wife of MT politics.

 

[sapperJ24]

Is anyone surprised that EA was the other person to that voted with him? I mean she just seems like the Stepford Wife of MT politics.

Ugh, Elsie. It is extremely frustrating that she is in charge of education. She doesn't seem capable of forming a cogent thought on her own.

 

[Ridgerunner6901]

Agree. I really dislike that this particular election has become so politicized for a position that ought not to be.

Agreed, Ive been pretty impressed with the amount of resources spent on this specific election, hard for me to beleive that either candidate could be impartial.

 

[texwest44]

Ugh, Elsie. It is extremely frustrating that she is in charge of education. She doesn't seem capable of forming a cogent thought on her own.

Let's not forget this: https://www.ktvh.com/news/arntzen-pleads-no-contest-to-allegedly-passing-school-bus-stop-arm