Tester wins by poaching Trump voters, holding his base
6 years, 4 months ago

Tester wins by poaching Trump voters, holding his base

Associated Press  

— Democratic Sen. Jon Tester overcame President Donald Trump’s personal interest in his defeat to win a third term by holding on to his base and poaching voters who gave Trump a landslide victory in Montana in 2016. Tester beat Republican Matt Rosendale this week in a close race highlighted by Trump’s four rallies in support of Rosendale. Fourteen percent of those who reported voting for Trump in 2016 voted for the Democratic incumbent, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of voters in Montana. But it may also have come down to voters liking Tester more than Rosendale, Montana State University political scientist David Parker said.

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With Democratic Senator Jon Tester's loss in Montana, Republicans take full control
4 months, 3 weeks ago

With Democratic Senator Jon Tester's loss in Montana, Republicans take full control

NPR  

With Democratic Senator Jon Tester's loss in Montana, Republicans take full control Montana not only went enthusiastically for Trump for a third time, but took the last statewide seat held by a Democrat. Senator Jon Tester's defeat caps a years-long quest to erase purple from Montana's map. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Republicans, of course, are exultant about Tuesday's election results, and …

Why AP called the Montana Senate race for Republican Tim Sheehy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why AP called the Montana Senate race for Republican Tim Sheehy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Tim Sheehy shaved Democratic Sen. Jon Tester’s margins in Montana’s populous counties and ran up his lead in the state’s more rural regions building a cushion the incumbent couldn’t catch when The Associated Press called the race. In Lewis and Clark and Yellowstone counties — home to the capital Helena and the state’s most populous city, Billings …

Republican Tim Sheehy ousts Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester in major race
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Republican Tim Sheehy ousts Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester in major race

Daily Mail  

Republican Tim Sheehy won the Montana Senate race ousting Democratic Senator Jon Tester, who was considered the most vulnerable Democrat in the Senate. In the final weeks of the Senate race, a series of polls showed Sheehy taking a sizable lead ahead of Tester. Sheehy is married to his wife Carmen, a former Marine Corps officer, and they have four …

Trump–Harris polls: No one wants to admit how this election will really be won. I saw it firsthand.
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump–Harris polls: No one wants to admit how this election will really be won. I saw it firsthand.

Slate  

The pain in my forehead was sharp, as if I had just slammed it against the nightstand. “Don’t believe the lies about Jon Tester,” said two men, one of whom was identified as a Republican. On the CBS affiliate, before the NFL games kicked off, one ad told me Tim Sheehy thinks government should be making medical decisions for the …

In Montana, Sen. Jon Tester Says Those Underestimating Him 'Don't Know Jack S**t'
5 months, 4 weeks ago

In Montana, Sen. Jon Tester Says Those Underestimating Him 'Don't Know Jack S**t'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING GREAT FALLS, Mont. “And if he doesn’t win, the Senate is a firewall for progressive lunacy.” It is this dynamic that makes Tester’s bid for reelection all the more difficult this time around, nationalizing a race he’d very much like to stick to local issues like protecting public lands, making housing more available and expanding access to …

'Breaks my heart': Dem laments Senate control likely to come down to one deep-red state
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Breaks my heart': Dem laments Senate control likely to come down to one deep-red state

Raw Story  

Regardless of whether Democrats keep the White House or Republicans retake the presidency, their ability to actually pass their agenda through Congress will depend on which party controls the U.S. Senate. While Tester is the sole remaining Democrat holding any statewide office in the Big Sky State, he's fended off well-funded Republican challengers in both 2012 and 2018, despite Montana …

This Endangered Trump-State Democrat Is Betting On Abortion Rights
6 months, 3 weeks ago

This Endangered Trump-State Democrat Is Betting On Abortion Rights

Huff Post  

Sen. Jon Tester, a third-generation dirt farmer, is leaning into abortion rights as he faces a tough reelection for a fourth term. Tester, for example, has hammered his GOP opponent Tim Sheehy, the CEO of an aerial firefighting company, on abortion, claiming that Sheehy’s opposition to the procedure means he’d support a national abortion ban — which Sheehy has not …

Trump Rallies in Montana, Targets Sen. Tester
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump Rallies in Montana, Targets Sen. Tester

Deccan Chronicle  

Bozeman: Donald Trump traveled to Montana for a Friday night rally intended to drum up support for ousting the state's Democratic senator, but the former president's plane first had to divert to an airport on the other side of the Rocky Mountains because of a mechanical issue, according to airport staff. The former president came to Montana hoping to remedy …

Donald Trump Headlines Montana Rally After Plane Was Diverted But Landed Safely
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Headlines Montana Rally After Plane Was Diverted But Landed Safely

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BOZEMAN, Mont. — Donald Trump traveled to Montana for a Friday night rally intended to drum up support for ousting the state’s Democratic senator, but the former president’s plane first had to divert to an airport on the other side of the Rocky Mountains because of a mechanical issue, according to airport staff. “He voted to impeach …

Donald Trump headlines Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump headlines Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely

Associated Press  

— Donald Trump traveled to Montana for a Friday night rally intended to drum up support for ousting the state’s Democratic senator, but the former president’s plane first had to divert to an airport on the other side of the Rocky Mountains because of a mechanical issue, according to airport staff. “He voted to impeach me — that guy voted …

Montana's Democratic Senator Jon Tester accused of 'covering up' Biden's decline in brutal ad launched in battleground state
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Montana's Democratic Senator Jon Tester accused of 'covering up' Biden's decline in brutal ad launched in battleground state

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump travels to Montana on Friday for rally in support of Tim Sheehy Democratic Sen. Jon Tester lied about Joe Biden's ability to do the job of president—that is the brutal message of a new attack ad in Montana, a high stakes election contest where both sides know that victory in November could deliver control of the Senate. he's …

Two more Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to quit US presidential race
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Two more Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to quit US presidential race

Al Jazeera  

Senator Jon Tester and House Representative Jim Costa join calls for Biden to step aside. United States President Joe Biden is facing renewed pressure to end his faltering re-election campaign after two more Democratic lawmakers joined calls for him to quit the race. Montana Senator Jon Tester on Thursday became the second senator to call on Biden to step aside, …

The Stage Is Set For Montana’s High-Stakes Senate Race
9 months, 4 weeks ago

The Stage Is Set For Montana’s High-Stakes Senate Race

Huff Post  

Tim Sheehy, a pro-Donald Trump conservative and ex-Navy SEAL, cruised to victory in Montana’s Republican Senate primary on Tuesday, securing the nomination to take on three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in November. Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL and the founder of an aerial firefighting company, secured the Republican nomination to take on incumbent Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester …

Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control

Associated Press  

— Three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and Republican newcomer Tim Sheehy cruised to victory in Montana’s primary election Tuesday, setting up a contentious November election that could tip the balance of power in the closely divided U.S. Senate. Sheehy said the campaign was “going to be the most expensive race in American history per vote.” Tester — a former …

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Montana presidential and state primaries
10 months ago

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Montana presidential and state primaries

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. WASHINGTON — The general election for a race that could determine the Senate majority begins right after Montana voters lock in their nominees in Tuesday’s primaries. Rep. Matt Rosendale’s attempt to join the race was quickly rebuffed when former President Donald Trump endorsed Sheehy the day that Rosendale announced he …

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester Bucks Joe Biden Amid Tough Reelection Fight
10 months, 1 week ago

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester Bucks Joe Biden Amid Tough Reelection Fight

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Sen. Jon Tester has a herculean task this year: win reelection in Montana, a state where Donald Trump is overwhelmingly popular. Endangered Senate Democrats like Tester and Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, who are running in red states, could face even stronger headwinds if Trump draws high numbers of Republican voters to the polls in November. …

Montana Rep. Rosendale drops US Senate bid after 6 days, citing Trump endorsement of opponent
1 year, 1 month ago

Montana Rep. Rosendale drops US Senate bid after 6 days, citing Trump endorsement of opponent

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. — Montana Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale dropped his U.S. Senate bid on Thursday, less than a week after he got into the race only to see former President Donald Trump quickly endorse his opponent. Republicans in Washington had worked to keep Rosendale on the sidelines, with leading members of the …

Republicans have a plan to take the Senate. A hard-right Montana lawmaker could crash the party
1 year, 1 month ago

Republicans have a plan to take the Senate. A hard-right Montana lawmaker could crash the party

Associated Press  

— Montana Republicans gathered in a hotel ballroom this weekend aiming to unite ahead of the 2024 election and defeat three-term incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. Senate Republican leaders — including Sen. Steve Daines of Montana, who leads the National Republican Senatorial Committee — are backing a former U.S. Navy SEAL over Rosendale, who is viewed as too divisive …

Republican bid to flip US Senate grows complicated as Montana primary gets competitive
1 year, 1 month ago

Republican bid to flip US Senate grows complicated as Montana primary gets competitive

Associated Press  

— Montana Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale plans to run for U.S. Senate, upending a race in which many national GOP officials already coalesced around a different candidate as they seek to unseat three-term Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. The move sets up a bitter June 4 primary battle between the firebrand conservative Rosendale and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy, …

MAGA 'bloodbath' predicted for crucial Montana primary
1 year, 1 month ago

MAGA 'bloodbath' predicted for crucial Montana primary

Raw Story  

Republicans are preparing for a political “bloodbath” as tensions mount among former President Donald Trump's top advisers over an upcoming senatorial primary, according to a new report. The predicted Montana contest between Rep. Matt Rosendale and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy — both of whom want the chance to try and unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Tester — has tempers rising …

Republicans seek to change Montana primary to thwart Tester
1 year, 11 months ago

Republicans seek to change Montana primary to thwart Tester

Associated Press  

— Republican state lawmakers in Montana are advancing legislation that would alter next year’s U.S. Senate primary in an apparent bid to thwart the reelection of Sen. Jon Tester, one of several Democrats on the ballot in GOP-leaning states. The measure would allow the top two candidates in the primary, no matter their party, to win slots on the 2024 …

Jon Tester, Montana Democratic Senator, announces he will run for re-election in 2024
2 years, 1 month ago

Jon Tester, Montana Democratic Senator, announces he will run for re-election in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senator Jon Tester, a Montana Democrat, announced he will run …

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester to run for 4th term in Montana
2 years, 1 month ago

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester to run for 4th term in Montana

Associated Press  

— U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said Wednesday he will seek reelection to a fourth term in 2024, a boost to Democrats’ hopes of maintaining a seat in the Republican-leaning state as they try to hang on to their narrow Senate majority. Tester, 66, said he was seeking reelection to continue standing up for veterans and to “lower costs,” …

Montana Sen. Jon Tester prevails despite battering by Trump
6 years, 4 months ago

Montana Sen. Jon Tester prevails despite battering by Trump

Associated Press  

— Only U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana survived President Donald Trump’s aggressive campaign to topple Democratic senators from Republican-leaning states who voted against his Supreme Court picks. Tester earned particular ire for his central role in derailing Trump’s pick for Veteran Affairs secretary, Ronny Jackson, by airing misconduct allegations against the White House doctor. On Tester’s turf, the president’s …

VoteCast: Montanans’ split views on Trump evident in results
6 years, 4 months ago

VoteCast: Montanans’ split views on Trump evident in results

Associated Press  

Voters casting midterm election ballots in Montana were divided over President Donald Trump’s performance, and it showed in the results: Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte embraced the president’s agenda and won, but four campaign appearances with Trump failed to help challenger Matt Rosendale unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Tester. Here’s a snapshot of who voted and why in Montana, based on preliminary …

Sen. Jon Tester pushes to make race about Montana, not Trump
6 years, 4 months ago

Sen. Jon Tester pushes to make race about Montana, not Trump

Associated Press  

— With President Donald Trump clamoring to defeat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and conservative groups spending heavily against him, the Democrat is falling back on a well-worn strategy in his pursuit of a third term: make the election about Montana, not Washington. Trump’s feud with Tester, triggered by the lawmaker’s opposition to Trump’s choice for Veterans Affairs secretary, has blossomed …

Montana Senate race brings out both Trump and ‘The Dude’
6 years, 4 months ago

Montana Senate race brings out both Trump and ‘The Dude’

Associated Press  

— Montana Senate candidate Matt Rosendale may not be a household name, but he’s surrounded on the campaign trail by President Donald Trump and other big-name Republicans like Vice President Mike Pence, Sens. He’s got “The Dude.” Arguably the biggest name to appear on Tester’s behalf this election season has been actor and part-time Montana resident Jeff Bridges, who played …

Trump to go to Montana for 4th rally for GOP Senate hopeful
6 years, 5 months ago

Trump to go to Montana for 4th rally for GOP Senate hopeful

Associated Press  

— President Donald Trump is returning to Montana on Saturday to hold an unprecedented fourth rally in support of Republican Senate candidate Matt Rosendale just days before the election, campaign officials said Monday. No sitting president has visited Montana more than three times, and Trump isn’t scheduled to visit any state to campaign in the midterm elections more than four …

Groups pour cash into Montana Senate race, smashing record
6 years, 5 months ago

Groups pour cash into Montana Senate race, smashing record

Associated Press  

— Spending on Montana’s U.S. Senate race has reached $60 million and shattered a state record as Democrats try to hold on to the seat and conservative groups funded by wealthy donors target incumbent Jon Tester following President Donald Trump’s feud with the lawmaker. Its spending began the day Trump visited Montana on Oct. 18 to promote Republican challenger Matt …

The Latest: Trump: Tester ‘viciously’ went after VA nominee
6 years, 5 months ago

The Latest: Trump: Tester ‘viciously’ went after VA nominee

Associated Press  

— The Latest on President Donald Trump on the campaign trail : 7:50 p.m. President Donald Trump is accusing Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana of viciously attacking Adm. Ronny Jackson, a former White House doctor whom the president had tapped to be secretary of Veterans Affairs. The president maintained Thursday that Tester attacked Jackson “so viciously, so violently.” ___ …

Tester goes on the attack in Montana US Senate race debate
6 years, 5 months ago

Tester goes on the attack in Montana US Senate race debate

Associated Press  

— U.S. Sen. Jon Tester went on the attack Saturday against Republican candidate Matt Rosendale as the Montana Democrat fights to keep his seat in a tightening Senate race. Besides pledging allegiance to the president’s agenda, Rosendale also has hammered Tester for voting against Trump Supreme Court nominees Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch. Trump appears to have put Tester in …

Mike Pence touts Brett Kavanaugh, criticizes Jon Tester at Montana rally
6 years, 5 months ago

Mike Pence touts Brett Kavanaugh, criticizes Jon Tester at Montana rally

Associated Press  

Republicans are looking to the confirmation battle over Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to break open the skin-tight race for Montana Senate. At a small rally Tuesday in Bozeman, Vice President Mike Pence criticized Sen. Jon Tester, the Democratic incumbent, for his opposition to Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. “He voted against Neil Gorsuch, and then when it came …

Montana Sen. Tester a ‘no’ vote on Kavanaugh confirmation
6 years, 6 months ago

Montana Sen. Tester a ‘no’ vote on Kavanaugh confirmation

Associated Press  

— Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester said Friday he’ll vote against Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, removing himself from the short list of undecided Democratic senators who are up for re-election in states won by President Donald Trump. “I have concerns that Judge Kavanaugh defended the Patriot Act instead of Montanans’ privacy,” Tester said in a statement. …

Trump campaigns in Montana, lauds Kavanaugh’s progress
6 years, 6 months ago

Trump campaigns in Montana, lauds Kavanaugh’s progress

Associated Press  

— President Donald Trump praised Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s progress toward winning confirmation to the Supreme Court but decried the “anger and the meanness on the other side,” blasting Democrats’ behavior toward his nominee as “sick.” During a campaign rally in Montana Thursday, Trump sought to elevate Kavanaugh’s confirmation as a political litmus test for voters as he embraced a Republican …

Montana Republicans Are Picking Who Will Take On A Top Trump Senate Target
6 years, 9 months ago

Montana Republicans Are Picking Who Will Take On A Top Trump Senate Target

Huff Post  

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana has been singled out for defeat by President Donald Trump after sinking the nomination of White House doctor Ronny Jackson to head the Veterans Affairs Department. The Washington Post via Getty Images Republicans know President Donald Trump has made defeating Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester one of his top goals for the 2018 midterms. …

Veterans' Issues Take Center Stage In Montana Politics
6 years, 11 months ago

Veterans' Issues Take Center Stage In Montana Politics

NPR  

Veterans' Issues Take Center Stage In Montana Politics Democratic Montana Sen. Jon Tester helped sink the nomination of Ronny Jackson to lead the VA. President Trump and other Republicans hope to use the controversy to defeat Tester in the election. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: President Trump suggests that voters in Montana will punish Jon Tester for campaigning against Trump's nominee to …

Democrat Jon Tester wins to retain Montana Senate seat
12 years, 4 months ago

Democrat Jon Tester wins to retain Montana Senate seat

LA Times  

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jon Tester was among the most endangered Democrats in the Senate, but he pulled through after a tough challenge from Republican Rep. Denny Rehberg. Tester had a surprise victory for Democrats six years ago, but returning to the Senate would prove difficult in the Republican state without the political wave that favored Democrats in 2006. “The …

Montana Democrat Faces An Uphill Battle To Keep His Senate Seat
12 years, 6 months ago

Montana Democrat Faces An Uphill Battle To Keep His Senate Seat

NPR  

Montana Democrat Faces An Uphill Battle To Keep His Senate Seat Enlarge this image toggle caption Martin Kaste/NPR Martin Kaste/NPR Republicans are still within reach of a big political goal this year: retaking control of the Senate. Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Gouras/AP Matt Gouras/AP "You know, our life, I'll just tell you, my husband's an electrician, and he's …

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