By Charles “Bill” Scholl, Florence
Why are people from the Flathead, eastern Montana, Missoula and other areas of Montana trying to manipulate the voting on legislative races in Ravalli County? Our representative republic was founded on the idea that communities elect one person to represent them. Someone who will understand the people, issues, and needs of the community.
When one candidate touts endorsements from dozens of “leaders” – all from outside the county, that should be a huge red flag. When a “pastor” pushes his agenda into our community from his blog “pulpit” in Jordan, Montana, we should be concerned. When a legislator from Missoula attacks our candidates that should be cause for alarm. One can’t help but wonder who is orchestrating the manipulation of Ravalli County.
We are seeing an over-abundance of hate in this primary election. Why the obvious desperation? Why do these interlopers feel they have a right to tell Ravalli County voters what to think? As you vote, ignore the voices from outside Ravalli County and ask yourself who will best represent you. Do you want someone who spews hatred at anyone with whom they disagree or someone who will listen?
I support Representative Nancy Ballance because she has remained above the fray. Nancy remains fact based. Nancy treats her constituents just as she would like to be treated. It’s simple, we need more people like Representative Nancy Ballance in Helena to protect our rights. Send our Representative, Nancy Ballance back to Helena for Senate District 44.
Jhan Vieth says
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