It’s a typical moment in Montana politics: people randomly recognizing a candidate and walking up to wish him or her well. ADADThe two opponents epitomize old versus new Montana politics. Cooney, 66, is a well-liked Democrat, a sitting lieutenant governor and grandson of a 1930s Montana governor, with decades of public service experience. ADADPolitical scientist David Parker of Montana State University, who ran that Treasure State poll, said he doesn’t think Montana is heading hard right despite Trump winning here by more than 20 points in 2016. “The Republican Party in Montana has become part of the national trend,” he said.

Source: Washington Post October 19, 2020 12:03 UTC