Political Trough: Curtis Finally Speaks on Iraq….Well, Kind Of

Fresh worries for Democrats this week, as new polling shows the president and the Democratic Party losing support among black Americans and women.  Kanye West channels Joe Biden, as he attempts to force a couple audience members with disabilities to “stand up.”  Democratic US House candidate John Lewis snubs a pro-coal jobs event in Billings, Montana, as Republican Read More…

Weekend Wrapup: Brokaw Says He’s Beating Cancer

Team Opaque demands transparency from the NFL.  The burger I hope former Congressman Denny Rehberg (R-MT) brings to Montana. Kellyn Brown tells candidates: you’ll be tracked- now get used to it.  Emergency room visits are up in Medicaid expansion states.  A GOP Senate could force Obama’s hand on the Keystone XL pipeline.  And, did former Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) not run Read More…

Why Have MT Dems Muzzled Their Senate Candidate?

Aaron Flint posted on September 08, 2014 11:53 :: 1440 Views Montana Democrats have put their latest US Senate candidate, Amanda Curtis (D-Butte), in a “straitjacket,” according to a liberal blogger from the Flathead Valley.  James Conner’s Flathead Memo: Curtis should run a guerilla campaign that makes her interesting Her campaign staff’s answer is obvious: message discipline. Keep Read More…

Inter Lake: Time to Protect Timber Industry

Aaron Flint posted on September 04, 2014 13:40 :: 833 Views Northwest Montana’s economy continues to struggle, with fresh concerns following a ruling from US District Judge Don Molloy (L-Missoula).  Inter Lake editorial: Time to protect timber industry. #mtpol #mtsen #mtal #mtleg #logging #timber #conservation pic.twitter.com/D5tvYDC49u — Kyle Schmauch (@KyleSchmauch) September 4, 2014 The Western News: Montana Read More…

Hold on to Your Bagpipes, Feds Rain on Homecoming Parade

Aaron Flint posted on September 02, 2014 13:07 :: 33186 Views The National Rifle Association (NRA) is worried that US Fish and Wildlife Service rules will turn antique gun owners into criminals.  And now, a group of Canadians have been told to hold on to their bagpipes, and forced to cancel their participation in the “Glasgow Scottie” homecoming in Montana.   Read More…

Deputy Commander of US Special Forces Speaks in Missoula

Aaron Flint posted on September 02, 2014 12:51 :: 11932 Views The deputy commander of US Army Special Forces is coming to Missoula, Montana. Brigadier General Michael Turello is headlining the annual banquet for the Big Sky Chapter, the “Devil’s Brigade Chapter,” of the Special Forces Association (SFA) Saturday night.   The “Devil’s Brigade Chapter” consists Read More…