The Montana Independent Who’s Dooming the Democrats
The article analyzes the impact of independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar on Montana's Democratic Party. Bodnar, a veteran and former University of Montana president, is running as an independent in a red state, part of a broader Democratic strategy to avoid the negative party label. However, former Governor Brian Schweitzer and other Montana Democrats argue Bodnar has no chance of winning and will split the anti-Republican vote, effectively handing the election to GOP nominee Kurt Alme. Democratic nominee Alani Bankhead refuses to drop out, creating a three-way race. The piece explores the tension between short-term electoral tactics and long-term party damage, highlighting Bodnar's anti-partisan messaging and endorsements from figures like Adam Kinzinger.
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