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Wendy Fox's avatar

You've got a very good read on the pulse of Montana. I hope you'll run in '26! Your "Get Your Montana Back" poster is still up in my window -- it's more timely than ever! Thank you for staying in this and leading!

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Ryan Busse's avatar

Hey Thanks Wendy!!

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Darci's avatar

We need really good tough outspoken Dems to run for those seat in 26! There are rallies in most of the cities on April 5th we’re doing another one in Billings. City Hall hasn’t seen this much action in quite a long time! Ryan I still have my LFG sticker on my water bottle I carry around. We even have one on the speaker that we use for the protests and rallies! I was really wanting you to win, but it’s hard when you’re up against billionaires buying elections. You made us proud! I met you and Raph at a get together in Billings. No bullshit guys, that’s who we wanted in office. I’m also happy to hear you still using your voice, we’re going to need that moving forward! All the best and we’re in this together Montana strong! Let’s get our country back!

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Ryan Busse's avatar

Thanks so much for this Darci…I admit I still have the stickers on my truck.

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Darci's avatar

You are appreciated!

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Kara Smith's avatar

MT veterans, government civil servants and health care workers for a RURAL state! See you all at Msla courthouse on April 4th!!!

We’re so RED, but MT has stood up Robber Barons before!!! We used to be purple.

We tried with Citizens United V MT and lost to the Barons.

Blame Justice Roberts for that eff up.

Go MT

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Ryan Busse's avatar

Is there an event there in missoula on the 4th?

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Kara Smith's avatar

Sorry! 5th

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mary mclaughlin's avatar

You told this story so well! We are not living in MT now, but our daughter is a UM - Missoula alum. Is it just a cooincidence that once the Robber parasites won Citizens United they became more obnoxiously arrogant? I hope you can defeat them in 2026. In the meantime, enjoy the special beauty of MT!

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Kara Smith's avatar

Ty Ryan for fighting for us Montanans!

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Tricia Cameron's avatar

Great piece Ryan. 2026 is coming fast. LFG

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Alan Stageberg's avatar

We don't need plutocracy or demagoguery in our state. We are poor but humble here.

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Margaret's avatar

Yes, they are purposely poking us with a stick, trying to give reason to call in their militia, trigger-happy that they are. We are in a rock and a hard place. But we must keep the pressure on 'them', as well. The peasants always rise up.

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S Busse's avatar

Most excellent Hubs.

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Carole Berkoff's avatar

Just got an email from Daines telling me what a good guy he is for "his" bill to make permanent the increase in wildland firefighters SB135.He was a co sponsor along with several democrats which he neglected to mention that the bill was bipartisan & the writer is a D. He also failed to mention that their pay was temporarily increased under the Infrastructure bill. He also failed to mention the

DOGE cuts to forest service staff that support the work of the fire fighters in several aspects.

Also the doge cuts to meteorologist that are important to firefighters. If he really wants to be a good guy, reinstate the doge cuts & stop them!!!!

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Donald1755's avatar

If this country's not in a mess, this one will do until the real one gets here.

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