Montana like Mississippi is heavily dependent on Federal dollars coming into the state. For a candidate of either party to win here they must reassure the voters that he will do everything he can to keep those federal dollars keep flowing into the state.
Daines will be GOPe, yes. But I still have him as more than a heavy favorite. Even with Walsh now the incumbent, he still leads in the polls routinely over 14%. He’s a savvy politician. My money is on him.