Former RNC Chair Backs Dem in Montana's High-Profile Congressional Election
Former RNC chair backs Dem in coveted Montana Congressional race. A former GOP governor who was chairman of the Republican National Committee has endorsed a Democratic candidate running for Congress in a traditionally red state.
A former Republican National Committee chairman and former GOP governor has backed Montana Democrat running for Congress in the traditionally red state, surprising many with his endorsement in a bid to flip the seat blue. The move marks an unusual shift in the politician's party affiliation from Republican to Democrat. This development is seen as a significant indicator of growing unease among some Republicans in Montana with President Biden's policies and leadership. The former governor's backing has injected new energy into the Democratic campaign effort.
