Montana Republican Congressional Candidate Allegedly Assaults Newspaper Reporter

[ryoder 1,590]

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/montana-congressional-candidate-allegedly-assaults-newspaper-reporter-n764421

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[ryoder 1,590]

Looks like Fox News won't be trying to whitewash the asshole's actions: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/24/greg-gianforte-fox-news-team-witnesses-gop-house-candidate-body-slam-reporter.html

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[headoverheels 333]

Great move, the day before election. I doubt that it will change any votes, though.

[headoverheels 333]

He's been cited for misdemeanor assault.

[rushmc 23]

ryoder

Looks like Fox News won't be trying to whitewash the asshole's actions: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/24/greg-gianforte-fox-news-team-witnesses-gop-house-candidate-body-slam-reporter.html

They were the ones that witnessed and reported it.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[rushmc 23]

headoverheels

Great move, the day before election. I doubt that it will change any votes, though.

In Montana it is likely to get him more votes.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[kallend 2,027]

rushmc

***Great move, the day before election. I doubt that it will change any votes, though.

In Montana it is likely to get him more votes.

I agree with Marc (feels faint).

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[ryoder 1,590]

headoverheels

Great move, the day before election. I doubt that it will change any votes, though.

I read elsewhere that an estimated 62% of the votes had already been cast via early voting.

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[DJL 235]

headoverheels

Great move, the day before election. I doubt that it will change any votes, though.

I heard on the radio that Montana has a very high number of early votes. Probably something about most people being up on Mountains tending sheep or something.

"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

[Phil1111 1,149]

Its spring. Fences to mend, calves to inoculate and crops to seed.

[DanG 1]

Quote

...tending sheep...

Is that what they call it these days?

- Dan G

[DJL 235]

DanG

Quote

...tending sheep...

Is that what they call it these days?

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/a380ee83-9743-46bf-98d0-5e97539920d2

"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

[rushmc 23]

ryoder

***Great move, the day before election. I doubt that it will change any votes, though.

I read elsewhere that an estimated 62% of the votes had already been cast via early voting.

I listened to a series of interviews of Montana voters during my 2 hour drive this AM.

They spoke about the early voting, which you mention, and those interviewed said that although they thought he went over the top. But that said,they could not vote for a man with no message, that plays his guitar regularly at "Skin in the Wind" concerts at a local nudist camp, WITH HIS DAUGHTER, and who has a record of not paying his taxes, which were delinquent right up until he threw his hat in the contest. Hmmmmm

Some of the back taxes were property taxes dating back until 2007.

As for the beat down? Opinions about that are all over the place.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[billvon 2,998]

>In Montana it is likely to get him more votes.

Agreed. And more support from other Republicans; I'd expect some of them to come out in support of the assault.

[rushmc 23]

billvon

>In Montana it is likely to get him more votes.

Agreed. And more support from other Republicans; I'd expect some of them to come out in support of the assault.

Ya
You would expect that.

Do you support the paid protestors hanging out in from of Representative and Senators homes who are making threats of violence?

(you would have to dig very deep into your news sites to find these reports)

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[SkyDekker 1,465]

Doesn't surprise me that you don't see a difference between protestors and a politician assaulting a journalist.

[DJL 235]

rushmc

******Great move, the day before election. I doubt that it will change any votes, though.

I read elsewhere that an estimated 62% of the votes had already been cast via early voting.

I listened to a series of interviews of Montana voters during my 2 hour drive this AM.

They spoke about the early voting, which you mention, and those interviewed said that although they thought he went over the top. But that said,they could not vote for a man with no message, that plays his guitar regularly at "Skin in the Wind" concerts at a local nudist camp, WITH HIS DAUGHTER, and who has a record of not paying his taxes, which were delinquent right up until he threw his hat in the contest. Hmmmmm

Some of the back taxes were property taxes dating back until 2007.

As for the beat down? Opinions about that are all over the place.

So now you care about taxes and someone doing weird shit with their daughter?

"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

[billvon 2,998]

>Do you support the paid protestors hanging out in from of Representative and
>Senators homes who are making threats of violence?

Nope. Nor do I oppose their right to hang out and protest. If they make credible threats of violence, then they should be arrested.

Now, do you support politicians who assault reporters?

[Phil1111 1,149]

The tape of the event in case anyone missed it in OP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7qEgoVYZ_Y

Also from original story,

But a defiant Gianforte portrayed himself as the victim, with a spokesperson blaming the "aggressive behavior from a liberal journalist." ...

Gianforte and Jacobs have a history: Last month, Jacobs reported that Gianforte owns about $250,000 in shares in two index funds that have investments in Russian companies that are under U.S. sanctions.

[DJL 235]

Phil1111

The tape of the event in case anyone missed it in OP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7qEgoVYZ_Y

Also from original story,

But a defiant Gianforte portrayed himself as the victim, with a spokesperson blaming the "aggressive behavior from a liberal journalist." ...

Gianforte and Jacobs have a history: Last month, Jacobs reported that Gianforte owns about $250,000 in shares in two index funds that have investments in Russian companies that are under U.S. sanctions.

"Oh no, the scary liberals are saying things about me!"

"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

[headoverheels 333]

rushmc

But that said,they could not vote for a man with no message, that plays his guitar regularly at "Skin in the Wind" concerts at a local nudist camp, WITH HIS DAUGHTER

She's a musician in her 30's.

Here's one from her father for you to listen to on your way home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ5aHKCLehk

[kallend 2,027]

rushmc

..... out in from of ....

Interesting turn of phrase.

...

The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[headoverheels 333]

Kinda late to make any difference, but 3 papers have rescinded their endorsements. e.g.,

' The editorial board at the Billings Gazette said: "We previously supported Gianforte because he said he was ready to listen, to compromise, to take the tough questions. Everything he said was obliterated by his surprising actions that were recorded and witnessed Wednesday. We simply cannot trust him. Because trust — not agreement — is essential in the role of representative, we cannot stand by him." '

[rushmc 23]

SkyDekker

Doesn't surprise me that you don't see a difference between protestors and a politician assaulting a journalist.

sorry to disappoint you, but that politician was dead-ass wrong!

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[rushmc 23]

DJL

*********Great move, the day before election. I doubt that it will change any votes, though.

I read elsewhere that an estimated 62% of the votes had already been cast via early voting.

I listened to a series of interviews of Montana voters during my 2 hour drive this AM.

They spoke about the early voting, which you mention, and those interviewed said that although they thought he went over the top. But that said,they could not vote for a man with no message, that plays his guitar regularly at "Skin in the Wind" concerts at a local nudist camp, WITH HIS DAUGHTER, and who has a record of not paying his taxes, which were delinquent right up until he threw his hat in the contest. Hmmmmm

Some of the back taxes were property taxes dating back until 2007.

As for the beat down? Opinions about that are all over the place.

So now you care about taxes and someone doing weird shit with their daughter?

You misunderstood. I just stated what I heard people say on the radio. I think that politician was dead-ass wrong.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln