Clearly, Republicans consider Mike Lange to be unelectable. Bob Keenan’s last bid didn’t go well, but many Republicans who stuck with Conrad Burns now have buyer’s remorse.
The fact that Burns nearly won last year proves that Montana isn’t trending DemocRATic. Notice I dind’t say trending blue, out of respect for some of my fellow Freepers (and you know who you are).
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Having Hillarty on the ballot may give a little boost to the Republican Senate candidate. But in order to make it a competitive race, we need quality candidates. Keenan may have some potential. Alas the recruiting efforts in the Senate and the House are dismal. We can’t defeat someone with nothing. COnservatives often mock the Rodents for cut and running from terrorists. However lately it seems the GOP leadership wants to cut and run from making gains in Congress.
Lange got thrown out as Majority Leader (after barely 4 months on the job) after swearing at the Governor back in May.
Having all Rodent representation in the Senate in Montana might also be a drag on Baucus.
It was one thing when he was part of a split delegation but this is different.
I don’t know Keenan. But I don’t get how you can say because Burns lost, the state isn’t trending Dem? This should have been a “lock” race, pure and simple.