Sen. Jon Tester is the target of a new multimillion-dollar ad blitz highlighting the Montana Democratic Party’s weak record on illegal immigration.
The $15.2 million statewide advertising campaign, funded by One Nation, which works closely with Senate Republican leadership, is scheduled to run through September 2, with ads reaching voters across broadcast, cable and digital platforms. .
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Tester has been targeted over his stance on immigration. ((Photo by: Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Photo by: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images))
The video, titled “The Line,” includes Tester speaking early in his Senate career ahead of the recent vote to provide legal status and a path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. He is seen speaking out against the amnesty. The ad also references the senator’s vote to continue funding to areas such as New York City that have protection policies for illegal immigrants.
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The ad urges viewers in Montana to “stop supporting Biden’s border disaster” and support Republican-led border legislation. The Secure Borders Act, touted by House and Senate Republicans, calls for restarting construction of the southern border wall, tightening asylum standards, adding Border Patrol agents and banning the Department of Homeland Security. . Apps that help illegal immigrants in the United States.
“The pro-illegal immigration policies voted for by Sen. Jon Tester have led to a crisis at our southern border,” said One Nation President and CEO Stephen Law. “Senator Tester has repeatedly voted to fund sanctuary cities and provide amnesty to illegal immigrants. He also voted to allow President Biden to halt construction of the border wall. John Sen. Tester needs to stop supporting President Biden’s border disaster.”
But Tester’s campaign accused the group of distorting the senator’s record, pointing to his support for a controversial bipartisan border package negotiated in the Senate. The bill ultimately was not considered due to opposition from influential conservative border hawks, including former President Donald Trump.
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”[Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell’s dark-finance group fought to pass one of the toughest border security bills in decades, cracked down on the fentanyl crisis, and opposed sanctuary cities to disguise Jon Tester’s record. “They’re flooding Montana with millions of dollars,” Tester’s camp countered. In a statement.
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The Montana Senate race is expected to be highly competitive and is rated a “toss-up” by Cook Political Report, a leading nonpartisan political handicapper. Tester’s Republican opponent in November is likely to be former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy, who is running in a largely uncontested primary.
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Tester has been cautious in his approach to immigration and border legislative issues, as the border crisis has emerged as a top issue for voters across the country, including in Montana. Republican senators last month accused him of being reluctant to vote on immigration amendments before passing the $1.2 trillion spending package. Tester and his office vehemently denied those claims.
Borders have become an important issue for voters across the country. (James Breeden, New York Post/Mega)
Tester could come under additional pressure in the coming weeks as the House takes up articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the Senate. The charges stem from his response at the border. The Democratic Party is expected to devise a strategy to quickly dismiss the case, rather than leaving it as it is. But the Senate favors the Democratic caucus by a slim 51-48 margin, so gaining the support of the entire caucus will be crucial.
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Asked what Tester plans to do once the article is distributed, a representative for the senator told Fox News Digital, “Senator Tester will review the article once it is sent to the Senate.” he said.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced last week that he intends to deliver the article to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-Dennis) on April 10.
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