By K.T.
Well, Election Day approaches, and it appears there is a scramble by the Republican Party to put money into Scot Kerns’ bid for House District 23 (See our article on Kerns https://wtf406.com/2022/10/separation-of-church-and-state-not-for-kerns/).
In the last monthly reporting period that ended October 15, Kerns reported receiving over $6,500. A large chunk of that came from Republican organizations and officials. Here’s a breakdown.
Former and current legislators:
Mark Noland (Flathead County)…………………………………….$250
Steve Fitzpatrick (Cascade County)……………………………..$100
Steve Gist (Cascade or Flathead County?)……………………$400
Jedediah Hinkle (Gallatin County)………………………………..$250
Brian Hoven (Cascade County)…………………………………….$200
Wendy McKamey (Cascade County)…………………………….$50
Jerry Schillinger ((McCone County)……………………………….$250
Jon Sonju (Lewis and Clark County)………………………………$100
Other Republican Leaders and Officeholders :
Kristen Juras (Lieutenant Governor)…………………………………………$100
Joe McKenney (Great Falls City Commissioner)………………………..$100
Desma Meissner (Lost primary to McKamey)……………………………$50
Russ Miner (Legislative Candidate Cascade County)…………………$100
George Nikolakakos (Legislative Candidate Cascade County)…….$208
Republican PACs:
Cascade County Republican Central Committee………..$200
Cascade Republican PAC………………………………….$400
So, why do you suppose Kerns is getting this late infusion of cash from politicos in the Republican Party? Could it be that they can see that Kerns’ opponent, Melissa Smith, has run a strong campaign? Could it be that Kerns has not run a good campaign? Could it be that this house district has the best “numbers” for Democrats in Cascade County? Probably all of the above.