It doesn’t need to be

by Jim Kalkofen, Stevensville

Energy lock-downs, an unregulated southern border, absurd inflation, exorbitant gas and diesel prices, crime spiking (out-of-control in major cities), a down-graded military, and federal spending out of control doesn’t need to be.

But it will continue if any more Democrats move into Congress. Each one of us western Montana voters can make sure this ugly scenario does not occur.  

We can vote for Republican Ryan Zinke for Congress. His Democrat opponent would vote for higher taxes and continue support of a failed administration. The Dems vote in lock-step with the Biden stooges in both houses of Congress.  

We don’t want it. We don’t need it. We prefer freedom, lower taxes and life that places each of us in control. We want to spend locally, but cannot with inflation sucking us dry (thanks to the Dems in charge).

Change the tone in Washington. Change the people. With one new Congressman coming from western Montana, let’s make a tremendous difference by riding with former Navy SEAL commander Ryan Zinke. As a veteran, I am. I urge you to also vote for this great American.