MT Senator Jon Tester Quietly Taking Money from Anti-gun [Brady] PAC

[bucdoego]

While I don't live in Montana (anymore), I'm interested in this race as it may impact 2A/Gun Rights on a national and federal level... vote wisely my friends, the margins are sure to be thin (either way).


Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester Quietly Taking Money from Anti-gun PAC
Lee Williams | June 10, 2024

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Tester’s 2A tap dancing ended Friday at around 3 p.m., when he sent an email to his supporters announcing that Brady PAC would match campaign donations for 48 hours:

Sent: 6/7/2024 11:04:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time
Subject: The next 48 hours are key

Hi folks, it’s Jon Tester. I’ve got some big news, some bad news, and some good news.

Here’s the big news: I officially have a GOP opponent in the race for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat—Mitch McConnell’s handpicked candidate, Tim Sheehy.

Source: ammoland

 

[Straight Arrow]

I don't live in Montana

I have my whole long life and I can tell you it does not matter how much money Brady Pac or whoever provides to support Senator Tester's re-election ... Jon Tester is not going to try to take your guns away nor support any drastic gun controls. I am a gun owner and lifelong hunter, as well as a veteran who has fired every thing from a military 38 cal to the main gun on the M-1 Abrams. I have cautiously monitored each and every Congressional delegate from both parties for decades.

If you are opposed to Tester, fine. But don't throw the "take-your-guns-away" trite BS card into the political fray. There are plenty of good arguments to oppose both Tester and Sheehy, but gun control is a real stretch red herring.

 

[bucdoego]

For the record, Tester announced that the Brady PAC was a contributor to his campaign, not me.

That would seem to indicate some like-mindedness as to guns and gun control issues. At the least it might indicate a candidate preference to the gun control lobby players. Tester has supported the democrat party agenda, as one might expect. Those facts hardly makes for a "pro-2A" position/candidate.

Does Tester vote in alignment with Biden's agenda? A valid question for those that see Biden as very anti-gun rights (i.e., "take your guns away" and "support any drastic gun controls"). For those that are curious about how Tester might vote in the coming congress, you might find this link interesting. Even though data hasn't been collected for the current (118th) congressional session, there does seem to be a strong contrast...

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-congress-votes/jon-tester/

PS - SA, thank you for your service and for your comment here.

 

[Bonasababy]

For the record, Tester announced that the Brady PAC was a contributor to his campaign, not me.

That would seem to indicate some like-mindedness as to guns and gun control issues. At the least it might indicate a candidate preference to the gun control lobby players. Tester has supported the democrat party agenda, as one might expect. Those facts hardly makes for a "pro-2A" position/candidate.

Does Tester vote in alignment with Biden's agenda? A valid question for those that see Biden as very anti-gun rights (i.e., "take your guns away" and "support any drastic gun controls"). For those that are curious about how Tester might vote in the coming congress, you might find this link interesting. Even though data hasn't been collected for the current (118th) congressional session, there does seem to be a strong contrast...

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-congress-votes/jon-tester/

PS - SA, thank you for your service and for your comment here.

Contrary to what is often parroted, many democrats--especially those in rural states or rural portions of states--have zero inclination to vote for anything that is a realistic attempt to "take your guns" away.

On the other hand, organizations like the NRA and places like ammoland have a STRONG incentive to keep feeding you such lines to keep you sending them money.

Every day another crises that will become real if you don't send them money or subscribe. There are things to watch out for but everything is a crisis to them.

And whether on guns or any other issue, if a thing is the right thing to do it shouldn't matter what party you are from. Partisan tarring and feathering doesn't move the needle forward much if at all.

 

[bucdoego]

Contrary to what is often parroted, many democrats--especially those in rural states or rural portions of states--have zero inclination to vote for anything that is a realistic attempt to "take your guns" away.

On the other hand, organizations like the NRA and places like ammoland have a STRONG incentive to keep feeding you such lines to keep you sending them money.

Every day another crises that will become real if you don't send them money or subscribe. There are things to watch out for but everything is a crisis to them.

And whether on guns or any other issue, if a thing is the right thing to do it shouldn't matter what party you are from. Partisan tarring and feathering doesn't move the needle forward much if at all.

The NRA certainly has its flaws and ammoland is 'pro-gun' etc. So, you can discount the source of the info - but is it accurate? Is Tester taking Brady PAC monies?

The Brady PAC is the opposition of both the NRA and all things ammoland. They aren't going to support your gun rights. It is not what they do. If you think their support of a candidate can't impact your gun rights, nothing I might say would change those views. But don't deceive yourselves, this is anti-gun lobby influence in play with one of your candidates.

 

[Poke 'Em]

I don't really care who he takes money from. How does he vote on gun issues? You've got 18 years of data to show you how he votes.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Looking into testers record - doesnt seem to be something hes been supportive of previously.

 

[406dn]

I get more texts from Tester asking for money than I would prefer. None of them have mentioned a match from the Brady PAC.

Tester helped push thru the rule change to allow firearms in national parks, not something an anti gun person would likely do.

The fact is the gun lobby is not above using hyperbole to garner donations. Truth be told, every political lobby does.

Tester has shown himself as someone who tries to find solutions on public land use, has been consistently in support of veterans. He is not afraid to split with Democrats from time to time. One of his splits is why, do date, I have not donated to his campaign.

 

[Straight Arrow]

But don't deceive yourselves, this is anti-gun lobby influence in play with one of your candidates.

'Bet it really irks them when the TV ad shows a rifle in the rack in Tester's work pickup. Do you think they'll pull their funding bucoego?
Tester is also on the record speaking on behalf of gun ownership and the legacy of hunting and literally centuries of firearms use in Montana.

IMO, your assertion is the fallacy of a real stretch of reality ... a jump across Evel's Snake River Canyon from a few dollars support of gun rights advocate Senator who happens to be on the Democratic party list to an assumption of "anti-gun" position.

 

[BigHornRam]

I don't really care who he takes money from. How does he vote on gun issues? You've got 18 years of data to show you how he votes.

Baucus voted no on this vote in 2013. He was up for reelection in 2014. Tester voted yes. It did not pass.

Background checks voted down; Senate gun bill in peril

Senate votes down critical gun bill amendment, prospects of gun bill dimming

www.cbsnews.com

Tester's vote on Supreme Court justices could be better as well. No on Kavanagh, Barrett, and Gorsuch. Yes on Sotomayor, Keegan, and Jackson.

 

[Straight Arrow]

Baucus voted no on this vote in 2013. He was up for reelection in 2014. Tester voted yes. It did not pass.

Background checks voted down; Senate gun bill in peril

Senate votes down critical gun bill amendment, prospects of gun bill dimming

www.cbsnews.com

Tester's vote on Supreme Court justices could be better as well. No on Kavanagh, Barrett, and Gorsuch. Yes on Sotomayor, Keegan, and Jackson.

Background checks issue ... really? Supreme Court justices vote?
That narrative is an even bigger leap to "anti-gun" assumption ... perhaps as large as Evel's son Robbie's jump over the Grand Canyon!

 

[406dn]

Baucus voted no on this vote in 2013. He was up for reelection in 2014. Tester voted yes. It did not pass.

Background checks voted down; Senate gun bill in peril

Senate votes down critical gun bill amendment, prospects of gun bill dimming

www.cbsnews.com

Tester's vote on Supreme Court justices could be better as well. No on Kavanagh, Barrett, and Gorsuch. Yes on Sotomayor, Keegan, and Jackson.

I guess I missed the vote for Keegan. The other votes look better to me than they do to you.

 

[Rie Bread]

Sheehy sells some pretty good steaks. Salesmen for sure.

 

[BigHornRam]

I guess I missed the vote for Keegan. The other votes look better to me than they do to you.

Of course. And I'm sure you will vote accordingly, as will I. We will see what happens in November.

 

[tjones]

Has Sheehy figured out who shot him yet?


I could see when 9’s get flying it might get confusing. Ya gotta ask yourself “did I just shoot myself in the arm or was it that bad guy?”

 

[Rie Bread]

Has Sheehy figured out who shot him yet?


I could see when 9’s get flying it might get confusing. Ya gotta ask yourself “did I just shoot myself in the arm or was it that bad guy?”

Based on this political ads, he’s not sure which country he got shot in

 

[mtmuley]

Has Sheehy figured out who shot him yet?


I could see when 9’s get flying it might get confusing. Ya gotta ask yourself “did I just shoot myself in the arm or was it that bad guy?”

He has a ranch you know. mtmuley

 

[4ohSick]

Has Sheehy figured out who shot him yet?


I could see when 9’s get flying it might get confusing. Ya gotta ask yourself “did I just shoot myself in the arm or was it that bad guy?”

Anybody who’s spent any time in Glacier/Yellowstone during peak touron season knows where the real warzone is.

 

[Straight Arrow]

He has a ranch you know. mtmuley

He's a Navy Seal you know.

 

[Poke 'Em]

Baucus voted no on this vote in 2013. He was up for reelection in 2014. Tester voted yes. It did not pass.

Background checks voted down; Senate gun bill in peril

Senate votes down critical gun bill amendment, prospects of gun bill dimming

www.cbsnews.com

Tester's vote on Supreme Court justices could be better as well. No on Kavanagh, Barrett, and Gorsuch. Yes on Sotomayor, Keegan, and Jackson.

So he voted for a bi-partisan background check bill (which ~86% of Americans support), and then nothing else that's relevant to this "is he coming for your guns" discussion. Got it.