FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 3, 2020 CONTACT [email protected] Even Republican Leaders Know Greg Gianforte Doesn’t Share Montana Values Helena, MT – This week, Republican gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Tim Fox released a campaign ad criticizing “out-of-state millionaires” like Greg Gianforte who “force their values” on “#NativeMontanans.” Throughout his time in business and Congress, Greg Gianforte has refused to champion Montana values. Montanans … Read More
Montana Standard Op-Ed: Gianforte failed rural Montana by opposing broadband, Medicaid Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 03, 2020 CONTACT [email protected] Montana Standard Op-Ed: Gianforte failed rural Montana by opposing broadband, Medicaid Expansion Helena, MT – In yesterday’s Montana Standard, Ron de Yong, the former director of the Montana Department of Agriculture, penned an op-ed condemning Rep. Greg Gianforte’s failed leadership on rural issues. Montana Standard Op-Ed: Gianforte failed rural Montana by opposing broadband, … Read More
A Gianforte/Juras Administration: Leaving Vulnerable Montanans High and Dry During Times of Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 02, 2020 CONTACT [email protected] A Gianforte/Juras Administration: Leaving Vulnerable Montanans High and Dry During Times of Crisis Helena, MT – On Tuesday, Governor Steve Bullock announced a series of consumer protections to soften the economic blow being felt by Montana families as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the provisions were orders to halt evictions, … Read More
Gianforte’s Long Opposition to Rural Broadband in Focus as Communities Now Struggle to Cope with Pandemic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 26, 2020 CONTACT [email protected]: [email protected] Gianforte’s Long Opposition to Rural Broadband in Focus as Communities Now Struggle to Cope with Pandemic Lack of Access to Reliable Internet Makes Social Distancing More Challenging for Rural Montanans Helena, MT – As the nation continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, families across Montana are counting on our elected … Read More
Montana Democrats Condemn MTGOP Election Fraud
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 24, 2020 CONTACT [email protected] Montana Democrats Condemn MTGOP Election Fraud MDP Calls on Secretary of State to Defend Election Integrity and Disqualify the Fraudulent Effort Helena, MT – In response to reports that the Montana Republican Party contracted out-of-state firm Advanced Micro Targeting in an effort to tamper with Montana elections by adding a minor party to the … Read More
Montana Democrats Mark 10 Year Anniversary of Gianforte’s Opposition to Affordable Health Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 23, 2020 CONTACT [email protected]; [email protected] Montana Democrats Mark 10 Year Anniversary of Gianforte’s Opposition to Affordable Health Care Helena, MT – As the COVID-19 public health crisis unfolds, Montana Democrats are more grateful than ever for the massive gains made under the Affordable Care Act, signed into law 10 years ago today. To mark this anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare … Read More
Throwback Thursday: Gianforte’s Statewide Sales Tax
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 16, 2020 CONTACT [email protected] Throwback Thursday: Gianforte’s Statewide Sales Tax Richest Member of Congress Has Always Pushed Policies that Enrich Himself Helena, MT – Montana Democrats are taking a look back at one of Greg Gianforte’s greatest hits — his advocacy for a statewide sales tax. In testimony before a state … Read More
Bought and Sold: Gianforte Accepts Koch Money He Once Shunned
For Immediate Release Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 Contact: Nick Lockridge; 406.546.8211, ni[email protected] Bought and Sold: Gianforte Accepts Koch Money He Once Shunned HELENA – Despite being the most wealthy member of Congress, Greg Gianforte is showing Montanans no amount of personal wealth will keep him from being a Washington D.C. bought-and-paid-for politician. Disclosed in Gianforte’s most recent filing … 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