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Petition To Repeal Election Office Change Flops
In response, these folks organized a petition drive to place the issue on the ballot and give people the opportunity to express their opinion supporting their point of view. But, alas, they failed. Not only did the imagined vast majority of supporters not get to vote, signature gatherers couldn’t even get the required 15% of eligible voters to sign the petition to place the measure on the ballot.
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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.
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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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Understand the factors leading to a Republican win in the Montana Senate race, as neither Democrat nor Independent won't back out.
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Montana spineless senators vote Todd Blanche Attorney General in a surprising political move that raises questions.
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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.
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wtf406.com/2026/07/you-literally-have-no-idea-who-is-electable/
"You Literally Have No Idea Who Is "Electable"
Stop worrying about electability. Learn why you have no idea who is electable and should prioritize policies instead.
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wtf406.com/2026/07/seth-bodnar-teaming-up-with-joe-manchin/
Seth Bodnar . . . Teaming Up With Joe Manchin?
Seth Bodnar teams up with Joe Manchin as the Montana Senate race takes unexpected turns. Explore what this means for the election.
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wtf406.com/2026/07/surprise-gianforte-proposes-big-income-tax-cut-for-the-rich/
Surprise! Gianforte Proposes Big Income Tax Cut For The Rich
Delve into the governor tax cut for rich and examine the debate surrounding fairness in taxation and social equity.
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wtf406.com/2026/07/joe-hancock-for-montana/
Gallatin County Democrats do not support Seth Bodnar for U.S. Senate. Discover why Democratic values matter.
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wtf406.com/2026/06/the-democratic-brand-died-in-the-middle-of-the-road/
The “Democratic Brand” Died in The Middle of the Road
“There’s Nothing in the Middle of the Road but Yellow Stripes and Dead Armadillos.” Jim Hightower, Progressive Texas Politician and Commentator Full disclosure: I served in the Montana Senate with Jon Tester. I worked for Nancy Keenan when she was Superintendent of Public Instruction. I am cur...