Looking For Candidates

Over the past year or so the Montana Legislative Campaign Committees have been searching high and low for candidates to run for legislative seats here in Montana.  I receive e-mails from both major parties.  They are fun to read because each one tries to make you feel the world is going to end if the other party wins the majority.

For those of you who do not follow Montana politics, the state legislature meets every two years for 90 days. There are 50 state senate members and 100 state house members.  One friend who follows the Montana Legislature closely told me a few of them actually have brains.   (more…)

Published in: on January 18, 2010 at 1:01 pm  Leave a Comment  

Coakley and Brown & Politics

As one who likes to watch politics and who has some views about politics different than the masses, it’s been interesting to say the least watching the U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts.

So get your popcorn ready, Tuesday evening will be fun!

From my point of view, it looks as though the Democrats thought this seat was safe – even their candidate took some time off during the holidays as she was up on her opponent by about 30 points in some polls.

Now, some polls show Brown, the Republican, up by about five points on the Democrat, Coakley.

All the big dogs are out to help their candidate.  (more…)

Published in: on January 18, 2010 at 11:35 am  Leave a Comment