Montana Democrats Get Some Game

Rep. Betsy HandsRep. Dick BarrettIt’s a proud moment for Montanans.  Democrats in the Montana House of Representatives took the opportunity, during a debate of a prominent piece of the GOP agenda,  to masterfully expose the Republicans for who they really are.  The Montana Lowdown

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Crocodile Tears from a GOP Legislator – UPDATED

When Republican Representative James Knox (R-Billings Heights) testified in front of a Senate committee this week in favor of repealing Montana’s medical marijuana initiative, he appeared to be near tears.

It turns out, however, that Knox is hardly the distraught …

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Mansfield Metcalf Preview

The Democrats’ big night is coming up tomorrow.  It’s a fun-filled evening to be had by the liberal faithful, listening to politicians make speeches (as we know, everyone’s favorite Saturday night pastime in Helena.)

It’s actually a good night for Dems because they control all …

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TEA Partiers Plan to Gather at MT Capitol with Weapons

Just when you thought the Montana Legislature couldn’t get any crazier, this post from the TEA Party forum Edberry.com appeared in the blog inbox.

TEA Party Plans to Storm Montana Capitol Building with WeaponsWhat does “Extra-Conservative” TEA Party leader Tim Ravndal mean by a “very very very loud message” …

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Montana Macaca Moment

The 2006 Virginia Senate campaign became infamous for George Allen’s so-called “macaca moment,” which tanked his candidacy.

During a campaign stop, Allen noticed S.R. Sidarth, a young volunteer of his opponent of Indian descent, filming the event with a camcorder. …

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TEA Party Tax Increasers’ Hypocrisy Exposed

Here at the Montana Cowgirl Blog, much time has been spent addressing the duplicity of Montana Republicans who say they are for lower taxes and smaller, less intrusive government while working to pass bills that raise taxes and  insert government …

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Nutwatch

Nutwatch is keeping an eye on James Knox and Dave Lewis.The big political story of the legislative session could turn out to be the anticipated consequences in the next elections of the Montana GOP’s foray into extremism and nuttiness.

True, the negative sentiment nationally over the health care bill and …

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GOP Legislator Embroiled in Legal Problems Over Unpaid Employees

James Knox is all crazy eyes about the Billings Gazette comments.When your employees’ paychecks start bouncing, it isn’t a sign of a well-run business.

You must read this Billings Gazette story.

Whatever you do, do not skip reading the comments.

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No Educayshun Necessary

We already knew that right wing Republicans place great value on ignorance and stupidity. All you need to do is keep an eye on Sarah Palin’s career trajectory–the stupider the things she says, the more popular she becomes among conservatives. …

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Nutwatch: An Analysis

Montana’s TEA Partiers seem obsessed with making Montana into the mecca for right-wing nutters.

The legislature is no exception.   The same day that the state TEA Party Republicans pushed a radical Arizona-style immigration law, they embraced the “birther” …

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TEA Party Republican Legislator Explains His Opposition to Improving Access to Voting

The Billings Gazette reported this week that the bill by Secretary of State Linda McCulloch to allow for statewide voting by mail is advancing with bipartisan support.  But one Republican who voted against the proposal was Derek Skees (R-TEA …

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An Interesting Flyer Appears in the Billings Heights

Knox Flyer It appears that a Billings Republican’s yard sign cameras have had an impact beyond what he intended, striking a nerve with some Montanans and sparking a flyer alerting others of the matter.

James Knox, Republican TEA Party Candidate for House …

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GOP-er with Yard Sign Spy Cameras Captures Unexpected Intel

The yard sign spy camera’s of TEA Party Republican James Knox have revealed not that his opponent was stealing his signs, rather, that a city employee had moved them after they were placed illegally.

Just weeks ago, Mr. Knox made …

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