Tag Archives: Jon Tester

Politics 2012: Analysis of the Senate & House Polls

Tuesday was a big day for political junkies like me.  Readers may remember that on April 27, I mentioned in the “Caught My Eye” column that I had taken part in a poll from Public Policy Polling (PPP) about several political races in Montana.  Since that PPP poll, there have been at least two other polling firms call my home – it’s getting busy in the polling world!

Tuesday afternoon PPP released the results for the U.S. Senate and the Montana At-Large U.S. House races and although others may give their thoughts about the results, The Western Word will give you the truly independent analysis that you deserve and won’t find anywhere else!

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Monday Morning Politics

Here we are facing another week – and if you want to make the week go by more quickly, drop by The Western Word (TWW) each day for your daily read!  I’m here for you…we’ll get through this together.

If you are a new visitor to TWW, “Monday Morning Politics” is where I put together several of the political stories from the past weekend all in one place for your reading pleasure.  I also offer some personal, sometimes sarcastic, commentary…

Today I write about student loans, the least hack-ish blog, vacationing again, nukes and politics, the Citizens for Montana’s Military, being polled again, blogs and newspapers, blogs and the President, questions for the governor candidates, hiring veterans, Obama’s “One Chance” video, Montana and immigration, and much more!

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Caught My Eye…

Congratulations!  Friday has finally arrived and for your reward I’ve prepared another edition of Caught My Eye!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here!  This is where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write or comment about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to keep it zesty.

BE ADVISED:  Everyone and everything is fair game…

Today I write about a difficult boss, political coordination, senate internships, ethics review, a Gallup poll, being polled, packing the beef, a privileged path, the birth to 12 video, the BCS, and I crack open my political inbox and share!

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Thursday Numbers

We made it to Thursday – congratulations!  If this is your first time visiting The Western Word (TWW), my Thursday Numbers column is where I take a look at the numbers mentioned in the news and provide commentary (often with a touch of sarcasm).

NOTICE:  You will probably gain an immeasurable amount of knowledge by reading this column!  This knowledge will probably impress your family, friends and co-workers and it might even be life changing – so consider yourself warned before reading…

This week I write about Crossroads GPS, unemployment, C-130s, Brian Schweitzer, Jon Sonju, Jon Tester, the NFL draft, a discharge, the TSA, Rick Hill, Denny Rehberg, Barack Obama, KC Royals, Postal Service, veterans, and much more!

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Monday Morning Politics

It looks like warmer weather is here (for a few days at least) and that means my faithful readers will be out and about enjoying it instead of reading my columns!  Have no fear – The Western Word (TWW) has a mobile version for you to access while you are on the go.

If you are a new visitor to TWW, “Monday Morning Politics” is where I put together several of the political stories from the past weekend all in one place for your reading pleasure.  I also offer some personal commentary…

Today I write about polygamy, a day in the life part two, Veterans, Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act, the U.S. Justice Department, Orrin Hatch, Chuck Colson, Ted Nugent, Jon Huntsman, DUIs, and much more.

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Caught My Eye…

Congratulations – you made it to another Friday!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here – in fact this is about 91st “Caught My Eye” column!  This is where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile…

ADVISORY:  Everyone and everything is fair game…

Today I write about web advertisements, boogers, polygamy, F-15s, dogs and politics, veterans, Fat Bastard, Planned Parenthood, polls, a Standing Master, plus I share some e-mails from my political inbox!  There’s a lot more!

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Earmarks: Just a Memory?

Readers may remember a few years ago that in many U.S. House and U.S. Senate campaigns the candidates ran on the promise that they could deliver the most federal money (some called it “pork’) to their state.  Some politicians even took their state ranking high in pork received as an honor.

Although some called it pork, those receiving the funding used it for some worthwhile projects like fitness centers, homes, and dormitories on military installations.  Earmarks were also used for water projects, interpretive centers, and even for roads, bridges, and skate parks.  There was also some misuse of federal funds.

Back in 2006 during the U.S. Senate race in Montana, challenger Jon Tester was even promised a seat on the Senate Appropriations Committee to help him defeat incumbent Senator Conrad Burns.  Tester won the race and the promise was delivered to Tester by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

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Politics 2012: ICBMs, House Money & Packing

Today is Tax Day 2012.  My condolences…

Today on The Western Word I write about the Huffington Post story on Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) and politics, Montana’s U.S. House At-Large money race, going after Daines, blanketing Bullock, packing, talking candidly, and much more.

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Monday Morning Politics

Wow – another week is upon us – welcome to The Western Word!  I actually mowed my yard for the first time on Saturday and it was covered in snow on Sunday.  For you folks who do not live in Montana, I know you are jealous…

If you are “new around these parts” Monday Morning Politics is where I put together several of the political stories from the past weekend, and I offer some commentary with them (often the commentary is dripping with sarcasm).

Today I write about a Buffett (or buffet) rule, Brian and David and Michael, a bounty, a Day in the Life, hearing and listening, wolf, the KKK, the Tea Party, Taxes, a new heart, Clemens, Romney, Rosen, and much more so read on…

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Caught My Eye…

Watch out – today is Friday the 13th.  Maybe you should just take the day off?

Today I am posting the 90th edition of Caught My Eye.  Caught My Eye is posted every Friday morning right here!  In this column I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to comment about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile…

ADVISORY:  Everyone and everything is fair game…

Today I write about Tester/Rehberg fundraising, the postal service, the Veterans Administration, planning ahead, Perry v. Schweitzer, rent a celebrity, my book, rocket man, I peek inside my political inbox and share, and there’s a lot more!

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