Politics: Earmarks and Elections

A battle is being waged across the United States and even here in Montana. It’s the battle about earmarks – the once relatively important term that defined a congressional member’s clout in Congress – one that they could hang their reelection bid on because they delivered the pork to their home state or district.

As Bob Dylan sings, “The Times They Are a-Changin'”

A Little Montana History on Earmarks: Continue reading