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

[heatcharger]

So why wasn't he arrested on the spot with a plethora of witnesses? I think I have some theories why.

[Virginiá]

Do you think it's significant that all the reports on the montana sites say "reporter ALLEGES"

Isn't it pretty clear it did in fact happen? That appears to be a fairly tame way of putting it, and some swing voters might not be moved by such a tame way of putting it.

Seems like irresponsible titling to me, imo.

I guess because there is no 100% unambiguous video of the incident. I mean, I think the audio is pretty damning and it is clear there was an assault, but exactly what happened is not totally clear.

However, using the word 'alleged' like that kinds of makes it seem less convincing than the evidence actually suggests.

[TheSaint250]

Bradd Jaffy  @BraddJaffy
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Fox News crew witnessed it—says Gianforte grabbed @Bencjacobs by the neck, slammed him to the ground and punched him

Well.

That took a turn.  He's done.

Not saying that it's false, but did this happen after the body slamming? He never said it in the audio.  I hope there is video to clear it up, but regardless, all of this seems to be true.  Gianforte's done.

Never mind. I guess I skipped over the first paragraph.

[DrScholl]

That was a lot more than a body slam. That crew from Fox News is going to get fired for telling all of that.

[Yank2133]

Bradd Jaffy  @BraddJaffy
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Fox News crew witnessed it—says Gianforte grabbed @Bencjacobs by the neck, slammed him to the ground and punched him

How the **** is this guy not in jail?

[AtorBoltox]

So what exactly did the journalist say to cause this rage? If it was nothing more than a simple question the authoritarian and fascist tendencies of the GOP have been displayed yet again

[ApatheticAustrian]

it seems like jacobs DOWNPLAYED this....

real professional...or maybe too shocked to see it clearly.

if fox says it, it must be true, imho.

[TheSaint250]

So what exactly did the journalist say to cause this rage? If it was nothing more than a simple question the authoritarian and fascist tendencies of the GOP have been displayed yet again

Are you trolling? I really think you're trolling.

[TheSaint250]

That was a lot more than a body slam. That crew from Fox News is going to get fired for telling all of that.

I think they released that through Fox News.

[Donerail]

Do you think it's significant that all the reports on the montana sites say "reporter ALLEGES"

Isn't it pretty clear it did in fact happen? That appears to be a fairly tame way of putting it, and some swing voters might not be moved by such a tame way of putting it.

"Alleged" is a pretty standard journalistic convention for events even with video proof—prevents you from being sued for libel.

[KingSweden]

I've never once worked for a campaign that allowed canvassing after 6:00 PM. It's like campaigning 101. It tends to annoy otherwise approachable voters. I'd be amazed if either candidate has people out past sunset.

In Florida? Everybody is like 1,000 years old there so that makes sense.

Have you ever had a 43 year old house wife shriek at you on her porch at 3:00 PM? Imagine if I interrupted dinner!

That's just the liquor talking!

She looked like a white wine zombie mom actually.

10/10, would bang

[The_Doctor]

So uh, how would a second special work?

[Matty]

So what exactly did the journalist say to cause this rage? If it was nothing more than a simple question the authoritarian and fascist tendencies of the GOP have been displayed yet again

unreal. More generalizations.

I see some of the deepest, seething hatred for people you disagree with on here than anywhere else.

Dude, this goes beyond politics. You think this reflects the gop? Really? Does corrine brown reflect the dems?

[Virginiá]

God, how pissed Ryan and co. must be right now. This is basically the worst possible timing for Gianforte.

I'd argue the worst possible timing was like 4-5 days ago. There is a good chance he still slithers into office because of the proximity to election day.

[heatcharger]

So uh, how would a second special work?

I suppose Gianforte would have to resign at some point, and then another election would be held 85-100 days after the vacancy. So presumably sometime in late August - early September.

[Hindsight was 2020]

You know what this means Greg will win but get arrested for assault so we get another special election

[136or142]

Haven't read all the pages, but a lot of them.  I'm surprised nobody thought this: Gianforte likely responded with his (alleged) assault and battery because he was under intense stress caused by the surprising closeness of the race.  I think it's clear he wasn't about to handily win.

[Beet]

He can vote for O-care repeal in an orange jumpsuit.

[AtorBoltox]

So what exactly did the journalist say to cause this rage? If it was nothing more than a simple question the authoritarian and fascist tendencies of the GOP have been displayed yet again

unreal. More generalizations.

I see some of the deepest, seething hatred for people you disagree with on here than anywhere else.

Dude, this goes beyond politics. You think this reflects the gop? Really? Does corrine brown reflect the dems?

Please don't try and deny that President Trump shows anything but contempt towards journalists and the very idea of a free press

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

So what exactly did the journalist say to cause this rage? If it was nothing more than a simple question the authoritarian and fascist tendencies of the GOP have been displayed yet again

unreal. More generalizations.

I see some of the deepest, seething hatred for people you disagree with on here than anywhere else.

Dude, this goes beyond politics. You think this reflects the gop? Really? Does corrine brown reflect the dems?

Please don't try and deny that President Trump shows anything but contempt towards journalists and the very idea of a free press

Journalists should be held in contempt. Just not body slammed. A nice middle finger would have done the trick.

[The_Doctor]

Haven't read all the pages, but a lot of them.  I'm surprised nobody thought this: Gianforte likely responded with his (alleged) assault and battery because he was under intense stress caused by the surprising closeness of the race.  I think it's clear he wasn't about to handily win.

That's actually a good point. If he was coasting he would've been much calmer. He ran for governor last year, losing by 4 and I don't recall reading about any outbursts.

[136or142]

Obligatory: LOCK HIM UP!

[Gass3268]

it seems like jacobs DOWNPLAYED this....

real professional...or maybe too shocked to see it clearly.

if fox says it, it must be true, imho.

Based on what he's said it sounds like he's really not comfortable being part of the story.

[Indy Texas]

Can we agree that if Gianforte weren't a rich white man, he'd have been shoved in the back of a squad car in handcuffs immediately after this happened?

[TheSaint250]

So what exactly did the journalist say to cause this rage? If it was nothing more than a simple question the authoritarian and fascist tendencies of the GOP have been displayed yet again

unreal. More generalizations.

I see some of the deepest, seething hatred for people you disagree with on here than anywhere else.

Dude, this goes beyond politics. You think this reflects the gop? Really? Does corrine brown reflect the dems?

Please don't try and deny that President Trump shows anything but contempt towards journalists and the very idea of a free press

Yes, he didn't like a lot of liberal journalists, but he never attacked the press for being free. That's just your imagination.