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Montana Senate 2012: Confident?

As I was reading the news this morning, I saw the headline “Tester confident his record will stand during big re-election challenge from Rehberg.”

In case you missed the news, first-term U.S. Senator Jon Tester (Democrat) filed for re-election on Tuesday in Helena, Montana.  You can read the story HERE.

Personally, Tester saying he is “confident” about his record seems like a stretch, but each person will have to make up their own mind.  For me, when a candidate (in this case a U.S. Senator) files for re-election, it begs the question, “Are you better off now than you were six years ago?”

So I quickly jotted down nine or ten things to help me answer that question (and to help me with this column) without even thinking too much about it.  Enjoy… Continue reading →

Thursday Numbers

Thanks for stopping by The Western Word (TWW) for your daily read!  We love it when people stop by for a while and take a break!

If you are new to TWW, this column, called “Thursday Numbers,” is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.  NOTE:  The information obtained here can be used to amaze people.  You just might overwhelm your friends, family, and co-workers with the knowledge you obtained from reading this column!  You may even be cooler to your children…

Today I take a look at General Motors, marriage, Baucus and fundraising, unemployment, Maxine Waters, heart attacks, wolves, dinners, piggyback rides, and much much more!  Enjoy!

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Monday Morning Politics

This past Sunday (Feb. 12) was the first Sunday since September 4 that a football game was not played.  I know I know it depressed me, too.  Watching basketball and the Grammys did not help much, either.

Politics is kind of a sport, so watching the back and forth between the candidates and political groups can be fun!  That’s why I started “Monday Morning Politics.”  This is where you can find many political stories from the past weekend – and I add some commentary!

Today I write about Rehberg’s counter offer, millionaires, Chamber ads, Gallik speaking, a Montana accent, severe conservatism, good reporting, and much more!

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Thursday Numbers

We are rolling right through February and before you know it spring will be here – so hold on!  Luckily, to make time go by quickly, we have politics to entertain us!

If you are new to The Western Word, Thursday Numbers is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.  The information can be used to astonish people.  You just might overwhelm your friends, family, and co-workers with the knowledge you obtained from this column!  You may even be cooler to your children…

Today I take a look at free cell phones from our government, water projects, Halftime in America, unemployment, 1964, a senator’s birthday, job approval for Congress, and much more.

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Caught My Eye…

A long long time ago
I can still remember
How that music used to make me smile…

Today is “the day the music died” – and The Western Word honors that day, so read on!

Welcome to the 80th edition of “Caught My Eye!”  Caught My Eye is posted almost every Friday morning right here!  This is the column where I take a look at some of the stories I did not have time to comment about during the week (and often with just a touch of sarcasm).

Today I talk about planes in Great Falls, the Political Practices soap opera, a birthday, unemployment, Komen/Planned Parenthood, I share the e-mails from my political inbox and I close it out with American Pie.  Enjoy the read and enjoy your Friday…

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Thursday Numbers

Welcome to the first “Thursday Numbers” column in February!  Welcome to the first “Thursday Numbers” column in February!

(That was my salute to Groundhog Day – the movie).

If you are dropping by for the first time, Thursday Numbers is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.  The information can be used to astonish and you just might overwhelm your friends, family, and co-workers with the knowledge you obtained from this column!  You may even be cooler to your children…

Today I take a look at the numbers behind Facebook, Romney and the poor, unemployment, Jesus comments, a no-fly list, Groundhog Day, Christie’s birthday, leap year, and a couple of Super Bowl quarterbacks!

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Thursday Numbers

Oh yes…this week is rolling by.  Welcome to Thursday!  Here’s a prediction – the weekend will get here so hang on!

My highly-read and cherished “Thursday Numbers” column is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.  The information can be used to amaze and astonish your friends, family, and co-workers.

Today I take a look at the numbers behind the State of the Union address, a big award, campaign money raised, a fine for stealing, winds, a couple birthdays, the Super Bowl, an accountability canvass, military planes in Great Falls, BRAC, and much more!

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Thursday Numbers

So you made it to Thursday –Congrats! Just one more day and you’ve made it to the weekend!

The “Thursday Numbers” column is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide some commentary with them.

Pssst…You can also use this information to amaze and dazzle your friends, family, and co-workers.

Today I take a look at counting in Iowa, Keystone and Keith Stone, unemployment, Dolly, Newt and Marianne, Tester and Bain, Biden and the Giants, a contested senate GOP primary, the final four of football, and much more – so read on! Be sure to share with your friends and family!

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Thursday Numbers

Happy Thursday – just one more day and you’ve made it to the weekend – so hold on!

If this is your first time reading “Thursday Numbers” this column is where I take a look at the numbers behind the news and provide some commentary with them.

You can also use this information to amaze your friends, family, and co-workers – and you may even seem cooler to them after sharing this information!

Today I take a look at campaign fundraising, a costly misstep, unemployment, the USDA, a couple of birthdays, beef on planes, football, and a class action lawsuit – so read on!

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Thursday Numbers

Congratulations!  You made it to 2012 and the first “Thursday Numbers” column of the year!

If you are new to Thursday Numbers, this is where I take a look at the numbers behind the news and provide some commentary with them.

Note to Readers:  This information can be used to amaze your friends, family, and co-workers – and you may even seem cooler to them after sharing this information!

Today we take a look at defense cuts, population, getting away, jobs, a birthday, corruption, congress, guns and 911, and much more!

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