The Left Wing Conspiracy Comes to Montana

Governor opposed to ‘dark money’ groups benefitted heavily from them
Gov. Bullock / AP

Shadowy liberal groups helped propel to victory a gubernatorial candidate who has led the fight against undisclosed “dark money” and championed transparency in political spending.

Governor in Absentia

Montana governor Brian Schweitzer more visible on cable than in home state
Brian Schweitzer / AP

Watch CNN, and the odds are good you will see Democratic Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, who appears frequently on cable news as a guest pundit. However, while the gregarious governor may be building a personal brand, his recent TV hits have put him out-of-state almost as much as in-state.

Tester’s New Friends

Montana Senator has raised $1.8M from bankers, lobbyists
Sen. Jon Tester / AP

Sen. Jon Tester (D., Mont.) is bankrolling his reelection campaign with huge contributions from the bankers, lobbyists, and insiders he blasted during his first Senate run in 2006.