SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Montana GOP Senate candidate says remarks about Native Americans were 'insensitive,' rejects call to apologize

Montana Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy acknowledged in Monday's debate that derisive comments he made about Native Americans in 2023 were “insensitive,” but said his comments reflected military culture. He explained that this was the case and refused to apologize. “Yes, it's insensitive,” Sheehy acknowledged when asked about his Democratic opponent, Sen. Jon Tester of […]

Tim Sheehy Rips Jon Tester in Montana Senate Debate

Republican challenger Tim Sheehy performed well against Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in the Montana Senate debate on Monday. Mr. Tester faces a tough battle for re-election against the former U.S. Navy SEAL, but on Monday night he and Mr. Sheehy discussed topics ranging from abortion to border security to housing affordability, making for a tough […]

Montana Supreme Court affirms Green Party Senate candidate can appear on ballot

The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling that allowed the state's Green Party Senate candidate to remain on the ballot in November's election, dealing a blow to Democrats' efforts to thwart expected election interference in the close race between incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D) and Republican challenger Tim Sheehy. Montana Democratic […]

GOP likes its chances of defeating Tester in Montana

Republicans are becoming increasingly confident about their chances of defeating Sen. Jon Tester (Democrat) in the hotly contested Montana Senate election, which would significantly increase their chances of retaking the Senate next year. Several recent polls have shown Republican businessman Tim Sheehy leading Tester by a few points — within the margin of error but […]

Jon Tester casts doubt on unfavorable poll in Montana Senate race: ‘Give me a break’

Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) expressed skepticism about recent polls that showed he may lose his Montana Senate seat, leading two prominent political forecasters to change their election forecasts in favor of Republicans. “If you look at the AARP poll, you see that it's totally at odds with reality,” he told reporters Thursday. Tester, in particular, […]