Great Googly Moogly!

Eight Point Nine Million Dollars! No, this is not the winnings from the lottery. This is the amount of money reportedly raised by Senator Max Baucus for his 2008 reelection.

The interesting part is that 91% of his donations come from out of state donors. 91%! That must also be a record. No matter how his spokesperson spins it, Montana is not coming first. What really concerns me is that it does not seem to bother Baucus. Most people would feel just a little dirty, when they can only raise 9% from their own voters.

The good news is that we get the final say at the voting booth.

Jets…Jets…Jets

The Montana Air National Guard “may” get the F-22 Raptor and/or the F-35 Lightning according to the Great Falls Tribune – but not until 2025 to 2030.

Or was it the year 2525? Remember the song?

Well, at least they made the list. They “may” also get the F-15.

Or, they “may” get nothing.

Of course, Montana’s Congressional Delegation were overjoyed with this news and gave statements.

Maybe by 2025 Montana will have a member of congress serving on a defense or military committee who can put some leverage on the Air Force to place a mission in Montana.