March 23, 2014

Montana Ex-Guardsman Now Must Fight to Keep Senate Seat Given to Him

 

            This article talks about a Senate race in Montana. John Walsh was given the seat after it was vacated by Max Baucus, who became the U.S. Ambassador to China. Walsh is a Democrat, looking to hold the seat which has been controlled by the Democrats since 1913. This is somewhat surprising since Montana tends to be very conservative. They voted for Mitt Romney in 2012 by a 14 point margin, and have low state taxes and little state regulation.

Republicans have criticized Walsh for his work in the state emergency management division. Both parties realize that this a very important seat to win in the upcoming mid-term election. The Republicans have a very good chance of taking over control of the Senate. If the Democrats could help retain this seat, it will go a long way towards their power in the Senate. Although he has had a very short time in office, he has been attacked by Republicans for the way he has handled his position. Democrats have supported him in return. He has not had a very long time in office, but it is not surprising that both sides have voiced their opinions on him considering the upcoming election.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/23/us/politics/montana-ex-guardsman-now-must-fight-to-keep-senate-seat-given-to-him.html?ref=congress&_r=0