Posted on 10/18/2018 8:24:04 AM PDT by SMGFan
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Outside groups and individual donors have poured more than $45 million into Montana’s U.S. Senate race as President Donald Trump prepares a third trip to the Big Sky state in his crusade to unseat two-term Democratic Sen. Jon Tester.
The contest is on pace to be the most expensive in Montana history, and it’s been driven by Trump’s apparent personal interest in Tester’s defeat and his efforts to ensure Republicans keep power in the Senate.
Republican challenger and Trump loyalist Matt Rosendale is far behind in fundraising. But he’s stayed competitive with $14 million spent by deep-pocketed conservative groups on his behalf, largely on ads attacking Tester on guns, immigration and taxes, according to an Associated Press review of spending reports.
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The Dakotas used to share this mindset until the growth of other businesses (Oil in North Dakota; Banking in South Dakota) made federal pork less important.
I’m surprised the Dems aren’t complaining about the cost of all these flights. His pilot must love him!
three trips. Trump is in montana almost as much as west virginia.
both high government benefits states.
both close races. would be real feather in Trump hat to win both states.
This sends a strong message to Dem Senators about crossing Trump in a dishonest way. Trump appears to be personally offended about what Tester did to his VA pick. He’s making Tester a special priority. Manchin, meanwhile, may get some attention, but he’s not a priority.
Trump is very popular in MT. Won the state by 40 points.
40 points. wow.
Missoula is reputed to be the Berkley of Montana. If he’s showing up in Missoula then there’s a good chance Trump can swing that state.
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