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'Campaign Beat:' New Ads Target Ethics Pledges, Campaign Finance And Beer Drinkers

By & Chuck Johnson & Rob Saldin • Sep 14, 2018
Campaign Beat, Montana Public Radio's weekly political analysis program.

New ads in the Senate race go after ethics pledges, campaign finance violations — and feature the inevitable cow. The booming economy and the Trump factor are featured in new ads in the House race. And last but not least, a new ad appeals to Montana beer drinkers. We break down the latest ads and issues in the congressional races, right now on "Campaign Beat."

The Contrasting Campaign Styles Of Montana's US House Candidates

By • Sep 11, 2018
Montana U.S. House candidates Greg Gianforte and Kathleen Williams.
(Williams: Olga Kreimer/MTPR)

The candidates running for Montana’s seat in the U.S. House are using very different campaign tactics. MTPR’s News Director Eric Whitney talks with longtime political reporter Tom Lutey about what the candidates are doing, and why.

Kathleen Williams On Kavanaugh, Impeachment

By • Sep 11, 2018
Kathleen Williams speaks at a fundraiser in Bozeman last Friday
Corin Cates-Carney

Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress Kathleen Williams held a fundraiser in Bozeman late last week. It was at the home of some supporters on the southside of town. And before the drinks and food and speeches got set up and going I sat down with the candidate to catch up about the campaign and recent news in politics.

Campaign Beat: Trump Targets Tester; Ads Turn Negative; Bullock Shifts On Guns

By & Chuck Johnson & Rob Saldin • Sep 7, 2018
"Campaign Beat," MTPR's weekly political analysis program is hosted by MTPR's Sally Mauk, with UM Political Science Professor Rob Saldin and former Capitol Reporter Chuck Johnson. Listen Fridays between 6:30 and 7 p.m., or Sunday at 11 a.m.

Trump rallies in Montana again hoping to defeat Jon Tester's bid for re-election — and it's personal. New campaign ads in the House and Senate races stretch the truth. And Governor Bullock shifts position on guns as he ponders a run for president. These stories and more tonight on "Campaign Beat," MTPR's weekly political analysis program.

Farmers Hope For Some Good News On Trade From President's Montana Visit

By Jackie Yamanaka • Sep 6, 2018

Some Montana farmers are hoping to hear some good news on trade as President Donald Trump brings his campaign to Billings tonight.

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