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Top politicians since the dawn of time have walked onto the battlefield after the battle has been won or the momentum significantly shifted. And those of us who have honorably served in uniform know that best. When I announced against US Senator Daines last summer, he was
regarded as nearly unbeatable. His favorability numbers were higher than they are today; the stock market - both the DOW Jones and S&P 500 - were higher than today, and far less volatile; there was no global pandemic threatening economic growth and recession; the effects of
the trade war were not as well understood; and, some - not me but some - were concerned that a progressive for president on top of the ticket would cause problems for down ballot races, including for US Senate. As a result, in my estimation, no one who could make a dent in
Daines’ armor stepped up. So, unwilling to see Senator Daines get a free pass, I did. Today, Daines’ favorability numbers are down; the stock market and voters’ 401K’s are down; the pandemic and trade war have uniquely exposed the Trump Administration’s incompetence and
selfishness; the Federal Reserve, with minimal room to do so, is lowering interest rates, and considering extraordinary measures regarding asset purchases; leading investment bankers are warning their top clients that there will be zero corporate earnings growth; and,
an establishment Democrat is, after Super Tuesday, leading the presidential pack, allaying the concerns of establishment Democrats considering a down ballot race. It’s important to elect those willing to fight for Montana and
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