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Extremists Attempt to Distract from Merchant Incompetence
The only deflection and distraction occurring here is coming from the Merchant camp and her friends at E City Beat. They can’t deny Merchant’s numerous mistakes, so instead they are attacking those of us monitoring and reporting those mistakes. The EPC has done a tremendous job these last few months. Without our monitoring, the public likely would not know the depth and breadth of Merchant’s errors. It makes perfect sense that Merchant’s supporters would try to silence us. We’re the ones informing the public, and they don’t want voters to know just how badly Merchant is failing.
LGBTQ+ ISSUES
SB 99 Likely to Increase Youth Suicide
Its a new session, and Senator Fuller still has a burning desire to watch Queer kids die. Denying them healthcare is one of the best ways to do that.
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Steven Galloway Files for Local Senate Seat
Steven Galloway files to run for the local seat in senate district 11. Discover what this means for Cascade County.
What the Funk
wtf406.com/2026/09/myth-of-the-moderate-republican/
Myth of the Moderate Republican
Examine the role of moderate Republicans in current politics. Understand the implications of not supporting Democratic candidates.
What the Funk
wtf406.com/2026/09/republican-flat-tax-is-great-if-you-make-more-than-91000-a-year/
Republican Flat Tax is Great. . . If You Make More Than $91,000 a Year
Uncover why the Republican Flat Tax is not so great for low-income earners while benefiting the wealthy in Montana.
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wtf406.com/2026/08/how-much-are-you-paying-for-troy-downings-campaign/
How Much Are You Paying for Troy Downing’s Campaign?
Discover how taxpayers are indirectly paying for Troy Downing's campaign through the franking privilege to reach constituents.
What the Funk
Dark money groups continue their spending to influence our elections. They are relentless because they have a nearly bottomless well of money to fund their
Dark Money Drowns Out Candidates
Candidates have enough trouble getting their message out. They don’t need billionaires from outside of Montana trying to drown out their voice.
What the Funk
In a place where the majority of officials are Republicans who believe the trickle down mythology, public services take a back seat to attracting big
Let’s Play Wheel Of Fortune. . .Someone Always Loses
In a place where the majority of officials are Republicans who believe the trickle down mythology, public services take a back seat to attracting big businesses. So Joe Brigg’s Wheel of Fortune offers nothing but cuts to services which erode the quality of life in Great Falls. But in fairness to J...
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wtf406.com/2026/08/in-it-to-well-lose-it/
Understand the factors leading to a Republican win in the Montana Senate race, as neither Democrat nor Independent won't back out.
What the Funk
Montana spineless senators vote Todd Blanche Attorney General in a surprising political move that raises questions.
What the Funk
wtf406.com/2026/08/if-an-idea-seems-too-cute-by-half-it-is-probably-a-bad-idea/
If an idea seems too cute by half, it is probably a bad idea.
Delve into the controversy surrounding electing nominations this election year in Montana and the candidates on the ballot.