MT-AL: Rob Quist (D) vs. Greg Gianforte (R) vs. Mark Wicks (L), May 25

[Jeppe]

I hope Curtis wins the primary, she seems like the most formidable Democrat in the field.

[Badger]

I hope Curtis wins the primary, she seems like the most formidable Democrat in the field.

Republicans hope she wins too. Just sayin'

[Heisenberg]

I hope Curtis wins the primary, she seems like the most formidable Democrat in the field.

Republicans hope she wins too. Just sayin'

As a Republican, she's the one that scares me the least, for sure. Either Quist tor West could run a strong insurgent campaign and keep it very close, or even win.

[BuckeyeNut]

Why is Gianforte weaker than Buttrey?

[Heisenberg]

Why is Gianforte weaker than Buttrey?

I think it has to do with:
a. He lost statewide last year (yes, he ran against a super popular incumbent, and was pretty close, but still, having a recent statewide loss on your plate is not something you want when trying so soon after)
b. His Young Earth views, and promotion of a creationist museum and his creationist private school agenda. It would work in Alabama, but probably not Montana.

[MT Treasurer]

What Heisenberg said. Gianforte is not a terrible candidate, but a Democratic populist, progressive campaign would work much better against him than against a relatively moderate Republican like Buttrey. Buttrey would still be a solid conservative in Congress, though. The Democrat would just use the same attack ads against Gianforte, it was already pretty ugly in 2016.

[BuckeyeNut]

Well then, I hope Gianforte wins the GOP primary. Especially if it makes him come off as an even bigger opportunist.

[Pragmatic Conservative]

Special Election May 25th
Democratic Convention March 5th
http://billingsgazette.com/news/government-and-politics/zinke-confirmed-as-interior-secretary-montana-prepares-for-special-election/article_0a0b705b-2f91-5bc5-8ffb-aa7e666c47aa.html

[henster]

I feel better about this race because the MT Dems are a lot more competent than GA Dems.

[Pandaguineapig]

I feel better about this race because the MT Dems are a lot more competent than GA Dems.

At the convention to replace Walsh they chose Curtis, not exactly "competent"

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

I hope Curtis wins the primary, she seems like the most formidable Democrat in the field.

Republicans hope she wins too. Just sayin'

Just like Democrats wanted Trump to win last year or Reagan in 1980.

[Xing]

I feel better about this race because the MT Dems are a lot more competent than GA Dems.

At the convention to replace Walsh they chose Curtis, not exactly "competent"

It's not like they were going to win that seat anyway.

[Figueira]

Question: why is Curtis considered such a bad candidate?

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Question: why is Curtis considered such a bad candidate?

She got like the worst possible performance for a MT Dem in her last run for Senate.

[Figueira]

Question: why is Curtis considered such a bad candidate?

She got like the worst possible performance for a MT Dem in her last run for Senate.

But it was 2014 and she was thrown in halfway through after a scandal, and she was running against a strong opponent.

I still think Quist would be better though.

[BuckeyeNut]

I feel better about this race because the MT Dems are a lot more competent than GA Dems.

At the convention to replace Walsh they chose Curtis, not exactly "competent"

Curtis is hardly a "perfect" candidate, but Atlas seems to have this strange idea that every candidate who once lost a (basically unwinnable) race is literally WORSE THAN AKIN!!!1! Same with Greg Gianforte. She has appeal among the progressive base in the state, which matters a lot, but I don't think she would win the general. But I'm going to say it again: Republicans can't take this race for granted, no matter which Democrat wins the nomination.

Anyway, thank God it's finally settled. I look forward to the coming two months.

I don't see anything about the convention having happened?

[Hindsight was 2020]

How good of a canidate would Quist be?

[Figueira]

I feel better about this race because the MT Dems are a lot more competent than GA Dems.

At the convention to replace Walsh they chose Curtis, not exactly "competent"

Curtis is hardly a "perfect" candidate, but Atlas seems to have this strange idea that every candidate who once lost a (basically unwinnable) race is literally WORSE THAN AKIN!!!1! Same with Greg Gianforte. She has appeal among the progressive base in the state, which matters a lot, but I don't think she would win the general. But I'm going to say it again: Republicans can't take this race for granted, no matter which Democrat wins the nomination.

Anyway, thank God it's finally settled. I look forward to the coming two months.

I don't see anything about the convention having happened?

I think he means Zinke is gone and the election has a date.

[Figueira]

Another Republican is running, a veteran named Samuel Pascal Redfern.

[Chief Justice Keef]

I'm hoping Quist gets the nomination. Curtis is OK but I think Quist could run a better GE campaign against Gianforte or whoever Republicans nominate.

[Heisenberg]

Does anyone know here MT Treasurer/TN Volunteer went? He's been inactive for 4 days now, I'd like to hear more of his thoughts.

Also, this forum is really boring without him TBH.

[ajc0918]

First round of voting for Dem nominee:

Quist 36.31% 57 votes
Amanda Curtis 24.84% 39 votes
Kelly McCarthy 24.20% 38 votes
Dan West 10.83% 17 votes
Gary Stein 3.82% 6 votes

[Heisenberg]

From RRH's liveblog:

"Second round results trickling in, Quist 62 Curtis 48. Others unknown but West has dropped out." (79 needed to win).

[Njall]

From RRH's liveblog:

"Second round results trickling in, Quist 62 Curtis 48. Others unknown but West has dropped out." (79 needed to win).

According to Twitter McCarthy got 42

[Jeppe]

Looks like Curtis has stronger second-choice appeal. Will be interesting to see how McCarthy's delegates fold.