A congressional candidate in Montana has nothing to do with Trump.
Maybe he even did it to start a "story."
Who knows.
Same circus; different clowns.
Of course that's what you're hoping. Especially when he is asked to answer questions about Trumpcare.Originally Posted by Cold Pizza
Being only a small percentage vote at polling stations in Montana, most of the vote already in via absentee. He's still likely to win in spite of his body slam episode. Doubt assault charges will be happening even with a Dem governor in office. Would be a good addition to the shameful circus which is the political state of the union in the US these days.Originally Posted by bsnub
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect,"
"This election will be a referendum on Donald Trump and this administration," Gianforte said. "We're going to have national attention, and we need every single person in this room to do everything you can to make sure we win."Originally Posted by Cold Pizza
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-sta...-replace-zinke
"Gianforte, who narrowly lost a bid to become Montana’s governor last year, leads Quist by about 6 percentage points in the latest poll. At a high-profile event last Friday, Vice President Mike Pence campaigned with Gianforte"
Montana Democrat Hits Opponent For Health Care Flip-Flop In New Ad | HuffPost
A strong conection imo but no big deal.
Gianforte claims it is in his campaign speechs. Pence has campaigned with him. Gotta belive Trump supports Gianforte and Gianforte is a Trump supporter.Originally Posted by Cold Pizza
I'm curious about where you got that information. I don't doubt it but I would like to see some stats. Seems logical to me that the urban centers where most of the population reside would vote in polling centers.Originally Posted by Norton
^ I have heard the same as Norts. As many as two thirds have already cast ballots via mail.
Being a news junky I heard it on TV. I stand corrected. Appears 63% go to polls. Still a large absentee percentage. Here you go.Originally Posted by Humbert
"Of approximately 700,000 Montana registered voters overall, 37% cast their vote early, Oestreicher said. This is before in person voting began Thursday"
Montana absentee vote turnout in the spotlight after Gianforte 'body slam' - CNNPolitics.com
Gianforte wins. Goes to Congress facing a misdemeanor assault charge.
Last edited by Norton; 26-05-2017 at 12:15 PM.
Trumps fault.Originally Posted by Norton
More details of the "riveting" election that the media stirred up.
Liberals Wanted a Fight in Montana. Democratic Leaders Saw a Lost Cause.
By JONATHAN MARTIN and ALEXANDER BURNSMAY 26, 2017
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/26/u...tion.html?_r=0
Time for some "body slams," here...
On Nut resurrection?...
'Body slam' congressman sentenced to 20 hours of anger counselling
'Body slam' congressman sentenced to 20 hours of anger counselling - BBC NewsA Montana congressman who "body slammed" a reporter has been fined and sentenced to community service and anger management counselling.
Greg Gianforte, 56, pleaded guilty to assaulting a journalist from the UK's Guardian newspaper on the eve of his election last month.
A judge initially sentenced the Republican to four days in jail before reducing the penalty.
Gianforte is expected to be sworn in to office later this month.
Gallatin County Justice Court Judge Rick West gave Gianforte a 180-day deferred jail sentence.
He was ordered to pay $385 (£304), complete 40 hours of community service and 20 hours of anger management counselling.
Ben Jacobs, the reporter who was attacked after asking the candidate whether he supported the Republican healthcare plan, agreed not to sue Gianforte if he wrote a letter of apology and donated $50,000 (£39,500) to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Following Gianforte's sentence, Mr Jacobs released a statement saying "while I have no doubt that actions like these were an aberration for Congressman-elect Gianforte personally, I worry that, in the context of our political debate, they have become increasingly common".
"This needs to stop," he added.
He said he hoped the "court's decision can send a strong message about the necessity of civil discourse in our country, the important role of the free press and the need to help heal our political system".
Alicia Acuna, a reporter from Fox News who witnessed the attack, said Gianforte "grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground", before he began "punching" the reporter.
The politician initially claimed Mr Jacobs had grabbed his wrist, pulling them both to the ground. His spokesperson called it "aggressive behaviour from a liberal journalist".
But in his formal apology, Gianforte acknowledged his actions and took full responsibility.
Gianforte won the special congressional election in Montana, just hours after he was charged with assault.
The multimillionaire technology executive and Christian conservative beat Democrat Rob Quist, a banjo-playing folk singer, to fill an empty seat in the House of Representatives.
In a victory speech Gianforte said he had "learned a lesson" and was "sorry".
President Donald Trump praised the victory during an official trip to Italy, calling it a "great win in Montana".
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