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Sally, Chuck and Mike look at the military emphasis in this primary campaign season

Montana Public Radio | By Sally Mauk

Published May 2, 2014 at 11:19 AM MDT

Our political analysis show "Campaign Beat" this week looks at the heavy emphasis on the primary candidates' military backgrounds and support for veterans. News Director Sally Mauk talks with Lee newspapers' Capitol reporters Chuck Johnson and Mike Dennison about the latest ads and messages - and about the many contested Republican legislative races.

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Sally Mauk

Retired in 2014 but still a presence at MTPR, Sally Mauk is a University of Kansas graduate and former wilderness ranger who has reported on everything from the Legislature to forest fires.

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