Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz was in Montana over the weekend to campaign for Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale, and there are rumors that he will soon run for U.S. Senate in the Big Sky state.
Rosendale has confirmed that he is considering running for the Montana Senate in 2024, but has not made an official announcement yet.
Gaetz told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that he is campaigning in Montana because he believes Rosendale is “what the Senate needs.”
“I'm going to campaign for Matt Rosendale because he's exactly the kind of shake-up to the system that the Senate needs. Also, I hear Montana is going to be nice in January. '' Gaetz told FOX.
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U.S. Representative Matt Rosendale (left) and Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz (center) campaign together in Montana. (Win McNamee)
In addition to sharing a name, the two men have been aligned on issues over the past year, particularly working together to unseat former Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.
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The weekend begins with a campaign event in Bozeman, Montana, on Friday, followed by back-to-back events in Helena and Joliet on Saturday.
“Matt Gaetz is a trusted ally for me as I fight against the United Party in Washington,” Rosendale told Fox News Digital. “Whether it was fighting out-of-control spending, securing our borders, or restoring normal order in Congress, Matt Gaetz has always fought for our country. Join him tomorrow in the Treasure State. It's an honor to receive it.''
Matt Rosendale, a Republican state representative from Montana and a likely candidate for the U.S. Senate. (Bill Clark)
All eyes are on the Montana Senate race, with Democrats rallying behind U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, who is seeking to hold the only blue statewide seat in the Big Sky state.
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If Rosendale jumps into the race, he will face a primary challenge from former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy. He began running for the seat in June and has since received support from a variety of prominent politicians, including Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana.
