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Ya that one was obvious. I knew Busse was getting dog walked the day he became the candidate.
No argument. Just thought it was relevant.Ya that one was obvious. I knew Busse was getting dog walked the day he became the candidate.
I’m not sure that Tester or any Democrat could win a statewide election in MT. The best chance of beating Knudsen is in the primary. The Democratic Party has a problem appealing to rural voters, not just in MT, but nation wide.First time in 128 years that Montana has been pure red in all those positions we voted on last night. I did not think Busse had a chance. I do hope when Knudsen runs for Governor in 4 years, Tester runs against him. We are not making Ds anymore who would appeal to Montanans. Tester had a great run. Personally, I did want 126 to pass, as I thought it was our only hope for moderating politics in this age of the internet.
The whole "Native Montanan" virtue, "Rich Out-of-Stater" vice, is no longer a Montana zeitgeist and I largely expect it to be abandoned moving forward. Montana is increasingly dominated by all those newcomers for better or worse.
Politically, Montanans are increasingly governed by those with a lack of knowledge of rural life, for better or worse.
I agree, but I have little faith in Montana's republicans to pick the most sane option in the primaries. In recent history, they often don't. I think he would have a real uphill climb with a body not built for mountaineering, but more of a chance than any other I can conceive.I’m not sure that Tester or any Democrat could win a statewide election in MT. The best chance of beating Knudsen is in the primary. The Democratic Party has a problem appealing to rural voters, not just in MT, but nation wide.
As does the other side appealing to urban voters. It is crazy to think about how politically divided urban and rural communities are.The Democratic Party has a problem appealing to rural voters, not just in MT, but nation wide.
I know some pretty rural dems that are multi generational railroaders and one told me that he doesn’t recognize his party anymore. Maybe that’s part of the issue both parties have shifted so far to the extreme.As does the other side appealing to urban voters. It is crazy to think about how politically divided urban and rural communities are.
All the more reason CI 126 should have passed, IMO.I know some pretty rural dems that are multi generational railroaders and one told me that he doesn’t recognize his party anymore. Maybe that’s part of the issue both parties have shifted so far to the extreme.
This.I know some pretty rural dems that are multi generational railroaders and one told me that he doesn’t recognize his party anymore. Maybe that’s part of the issue both parties have shifted so far to the extreme.
I bet Busse can’t sing a lick either. No comparison to canary QuistThis.
Democrats caused this. Time they look in the mirror vs pretending it's everyone else's fault.
An interesting comparison:
Quist vs Gianforte: 6% win.
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Busse vs Gianforte: 22% win.
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Says volumes when Quist held 16% more voting power than Busse.
Democrats nationally need to revamp their platform and present options viable to vote.
I doubt a single person here thought Busse had a chance. Again, look in the mirror. It's time for a change from the inside.
This sums up pretty much how I feel. Mostly voted conservative for the last 35 years but now don't associate with either party. I feel like the general, rational, reasonable person is held hostage by the fringes.I know some pretty rural dems that are multi generational railroaders and one told me that he doesn’t recognize his party anymore. Maybe that’s part of the issue both parties have shifted so far to the extreme.