Lawrence Pettit’s take on last night’s US Senate Democratic debate in Bozeman, where 80% of my US Senate opponents reside, including #stevedaines:
As a former high school debate champion and 4-year varsity debater in college, and as a one-time political science professor, I
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will assign these grades to last night's Democratic senate candidates on their performances in Bozeman: John Mues A Cora Neumann C+ Wilmot Collins C Mike Knoles D Josh S F Mues demonstrated a deep understanding of every issue. He also had positions that indicated
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original and independent thought. His background is the best "fit" with Montana and the needs of our citizens. He did not pander to the audience, but was an authentic, straight-shooter. Cora Neumann, the media's apparent favorite, gave good, rehearsed responses to a few
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questions. But she lacked the poise I had expected her to have, based on how she's been presented to us. Wilmot Collins had a couple flashes of brilliance, but was very uneven. Mike Knoles was a bit incoherent. Josh S was an amiable fishing guide, who would be fun to know.
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An interesting display The clear message: John Mues - and only John Mues - can beat the empty suit backbencher who, as Wilmot says, is not a senator but has become part of the executive branch, leaving Montana with only one real senator. I thank Wilmot for that astute
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observation, but John Mues is the senate colleague Jon Tester needs. - Larry Pettit
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