Kim Dudik: AttorneyGeneral
I served my two terms with Kim. She brings a wide breadth of knowledge to the position which sets her apart. When she declared early, during our last session, I immediately declared support. So here’s why: She’s an attorney with experience at the county government level prosecuting cases. Secondly, she is a nurse who went to law school. Our health care system is hardly that. It’s too expensive and there are many entities at fault. An AG with a medical background will be a significant asset to the position. Third; Kim sits on Appropriations and has knowledge on how the sausage is made. I’ll be bold in saying that less than fifty people have such knowledge. Fourth; she’s a four term legislator who has built bi-partisan relationships. She’s widely respected and very smart. I remember the day in the session that she showed up with a newly born and husband in tow, ready to work. She understands child issues. She a hard working Montanan, worthy of your support in the Democratic primary.
Mike Cooney: Governor
Mike is a Butte guy. Do I need to say more. Mike is a genuinely nice guy, very smart and articulate. He was present a lot in the hallways of the capitol. I think he served as an excellent liaison to the governor’s office. I think there could be a tendency to underestimate his political smarts, tenacity, and intelligence, because he might be perceived as a Butte glad hander. As governor, he will continue to be approachable and a consensus builder. His political resume is impressive; legislator, secretary of state, lieutenant governor.
The Republicans desperately want this position. I fear a conservative Republican in this seat will relish the opportunity to cull programs and shrink government on principal. The legislature will remain solidly GOP. We nee a candidate who can win. Mike Cooney is the best choice for Democrats.
Joe Biden; President
I hope to God he has no baggage in reference to a sexual improprieties with a staffer. Maybe it does’nt matter anymore. I wish his son Hunter had practiced extreme social distancing from Ukrainian natural gas interests. May he pick the perfect vice president candidate.
Before I inject clorox as a tonic for the Covid Blues, we must have a new president. Joe Biden will restore, as John McCain aptly suggested, a regular order to politics. We need department who believe in their missions, a balanced court and a rationale human being, a president who is presidential. This president could be removed by the 25th amendment. I don’t say that lightly. I believe President Trump is mentally unfit for office. We can do better. Joe Biden is the only alternative.
I wanted someone else for president (not Bernie). He chose not to run.