For Immediate Release Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2019 Contact: Nick Lockridge; 406.546.8211, [email protected] Gianforte Attacks Tribal Colleges, Votes Against Funding for Montana’s Tribal Colleges in Bipartisan Congressional bill HELENA – As the richest member of Congress, Greg Gianforte has never hidden his disdain for public education — or education for anyone without a seven-figure bank account — but this week … Read More
MDP statement on Deadline for ACA Enrollment
For Immediate Release Thursday, Dec.12, 2019 Contact: Nick Lockridge; 406.546.8211, [email protected] MDP statement on Deadline for ACA Enrollment HELENA – Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Monica Lindeen today released the following statement on the Dec. 15 deadline for Montanans to enroll in the Affordable Care Act for coverage in 2020: “The ACA has provided lifesaving and preventative care for … Read More
MDP statement on Gov. Bullock withdrawing from Democratic Primary
For Immediate Release Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 Contact: Nick Lockridge; 406.546.8211, [email protected] MDP statement on Gov. Bullock withdrawing from Democratic Primary HELENA – Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Monica Lindeen today released the following statement on Governor Steve Bullock ending his campaign for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2020: “For six and a half months, Gov. Bullock spread his message … Read More
Greg Gianforte turns back on Montana’s voters, but plans to hobnob with Donald Trump Jr.
HELENA – Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Monica Lindeen today released the following statement on Congressman Greg Gianforte’s upcoming fundraiser with Donald Trump Jr.: “Greg Gianforte turned down a chance to publically debate GOP opponents in the race for Governor but has plenty of time for a private fundraiser with the political elite,” Lindeen said. “What chance do Montanans have … Read More
Steve Daines Wants Anti-Public Lands Zealot to Head BLM
HELENA – Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Monica Lindeen today released the following statement on Republican Senator Steve Daines’ backing of anti-public lands zealot William Perry Pendley for the permanent role of U.S. Bureau of Land Management director: “Every public lands user in Montana has been betrayed by Steve Daines,” Lindeen said. “Supporting William Perry Pendley, one of our country’s … Read More
Tim Fox Slams Greg Gianforte in latest example of GOP Discord
HELENA – Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Monica Lindeen today released the following statement on the divisive campaign ads between GOP gubernatorial candidates Tim Fox and Greg Gianforte: “The Republicans running to govern our state are showing just how out of step they are if this is what they think every-day Montanans care about,” Lindeen said. “Montanans deserve a governor … Read More
Matt Rosendale Charged with Illegal Campaign Coordination in FEC Complaint
HELENA – Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Monica Lindeen today issued the following statement calling attention to the week-old Federal Elections Commission (FEC) complaint filed against failed U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale for illegal campaign coordination. “Matt Rosendale and his never-ending pursuit of a Washington, D.C. Congressional gig has once again let Montana down,” Lindeen said. “Rosendale has a history … Read More
Daines Throws Support Behind Tariffs That Are Wreaking Havoc on Montanans’ Livelihoods
Helena, Mont. – Returning from his trip to China, Sen. Steve Daines threw his support behind tariffs that are exacerbating a trade war that has upended international markets and devastated prices for Montana farmers and producers. Daines said he supports tariffs placed on Chinese goods, which China has retaliated against, resulting in higher costs on goods for families in Montana and across the country. The escalating trade … Read More
Tim Fox Races to Break Montana Law and Force More Government into Montanans’ Health Care Decisions
Helena, Mont. – Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Monica Lindeen issued the following statement after Tim Fox, Montana’s current attorney general and a Republican candidate for governor, signed onto a lawsuit that aims to put more government restrictions on private health care decisions. The North Carolina lawsuit runs counter to the Montana Constitution, which protects the right of individual privacy. “By joining … Read More
Scott Sales Wants to Limit Montanans’ Access to the Ballot Box
Helena, Mont. – In an interview with Yellowstone Public Radio this week, Republican candidate for secretary of state Scott Sales said he supports efforts to limit Montanans’ access to voting. Sales said he has “never supported same-day voter registration,” which has been the law in Montana since 2005. Same-day voter registration has been shown to improve voter turnout on Election Day. In fact, Montana was among the top five states … Read More