You know you’re in Montana when a candidate for one of the top, most contentious US Senate races in the country invites his opponent to meet for coffee…
Daines is considered the leading Republican candidate for the US Senate seat, while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and the Democratic establishement is backing Walsh to be the Democratic nominee.
Here’s the full press release from Congressman Steve Daines (R-MT) office:
DAINES WELCOMES WALSH TO “MONTANA COFFEES”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Daines today invited newly appointed Montana Senator John Walsh to join Daines and Senator Jon Tester at their weekly coffee with Montanans in Washington, D.C.
“Congratulations on your recent appointment to the United States Senate. I look forward to working with you in your new role,” Daines wrote. “Last year, I reached out to Max and Jon and began the tradition of bipartisan Montana Coffees, attended by the entire delegation. Since then, Montanans have enjoyed the opportunity to meet all members of Montana’s Congressional delegation in a casual, politics-free setting. We intend to carry on this bipartisan tradition, and welcome you to join.”
For the past year, Daines has joined Tester and former Senator Max Baucus in meeting with Montanans at a weekly breakfast in Washington, D.C. every Wednesday that the Senate is in session. Baucus began holding the Montana Coffees more than 15 years ago, with both Tester and Daines joining after being elected to serve Montana in the Senate and House, respectively.
Montanans traveling to Washington can find more information on Montana Coffee by visiting Daines’ website at www.daines.house.gov or calling his office at (202) 225-3211.
Full text of Daines’ letter to Walsh is below:
Dear Senator John Walsh,
Congratulations on your recent appointment to the United States Senate. I look forward to working with you in your new role.
I also want to take the opportunity to extend an invitation for you to join Senator Jon Tester and myself at our weekly “Montana Coffee” gatherings, held every Wednesday morning while the Senate is in session.
Last year, I reached out to Max and Jon and began the tradition of bipartisan Montana Coffees, attended by the entire delegation. Since then, Montanans have enjoyed the opportunity to meet all members of Montana’s Congressional delegation in a casual, politics-free setting. We intend to carry on this bipartisan tradition, and welcome you to join.
Our next Montana Coffee is schedule for Wednesday, February 12 at 8:15AM EST in Room 512 of the Hart Senate Office Building. We hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
STEVE DAINES
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