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. While this approach appeals to voters who dislike the Democratic Party but support its policies, former Governor Brian Schweitzer and other Montana Democrats argue Bodnar has no chance of winning and will split the anti-Republican vote, ensuring GOP nominee Kurt Alme's victory. Democratic nominee Alani Bankhead refuses to drop out, creating a three-way race. The article warns that if this independent strategy becomes the norm, it could permanently damage the Democratic Party in Montana.
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