by Jim Kalkofen, Stevensville
I laughed when yet another political attack ad flashed on the TV screen. This attack on Tim Sheehy originated out-of-state and was paid for by out-of-state lobbyists.
This particular attack ad featured spokesmen who said they were voting for President Trump, but then voting for Tester. Why? Senators from the “other” party stymie, back-stab, slow-down and refuse to act/vote on potential judicial or cabinet appointees. The people in Tester’s ad said they’re voting for Trump. I hope they realize how vital it is for Tim Sheehy, Montana’s next senator, to have Trump’s back.
Tester’s camp has no record to stand on. His votes were in concert with Biden-Harris 95 percent of the time. His votes on the five trillion dollar bills that only Democrat senators voted for are responsible for 20 percent inflation and gas doubling per gallon over the past four years. It’s why prices at Burnt Fork Market and Super One are as high as they are. Same with rent, motel rooms, veggies at farm markets, eggs and beef from local farmers, propane, utilities, insurance, fertilizer, flies, ammo, clothing, boots, etc. These high prices – caused by Tester’s votes – affect my cost of living as a Vietnam vet and impact every American.
Tester is doing everything possible to paint Tim Sheehy into a black hole. I asked Tim when he was here in Stevensville about the attacks being aimed at him. Tim said he will not respond to Tester’s LIES. Instead he will visit people in every Montana county and share his story.
Tim Sheehy is a businessman, rancher, employer of hundreds including many vets, father of 4-6-8-10 year olds, pilot, Purple Heart vet and former SEAL commander, fighter for freedom and the Constitution and someone we should want representing Ravalli County and Montana in Washington DC.
My vote is for Tim Sheehy. Join me in doing what’s right for our state.