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[factcheckdotorg]

DSCC Falsely Attacks Daines on Social Security

In a TV ad, a Democratic committee falsely claims Sen. Steve Daines of Montana is “pushing a plan” that could “end Social Security benefits by 2023.” He’s not.

[jconradhansen]

Yea, we out here #mtpol #mtsen #mthouse #election2018 (at Bozeman, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpxajnhFnS3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rzcml1m8lkko

[thewesternword]

Which is worse – Matt Rosendale owning a “Trophy Ranch” or Jon Tester owning a “Cosmopolitan Castle?”

[americarising]

John Walsh, He's Already Gone Washington

John Walsh - the handpicked candidate of the D.C. establishment Democrats -  has been appointed to replace Sen. Max Baucus. Montanans might be surprised to find out that Walsh has already gone Washington on them. Don't take our word for it, make sure to watch what the Montanan at the end of the video has to say to Walsh. 

[americarising]

Lt. Gov. John Walsh (D-MT) Violated Federal Codes Of Ethics

New details from a report about U.S. Senate candidate Lt. Gov. John Walsh's (D-MT) reveal that the U.S. Army formally reprimanded Walsh for improperly using government resources for personal gain.

Montana's lieutenant governor John Walsh, the former commander of the Montana National Guard, was formally reprimanded by the U.S. Army in 2010 over his advocacy of an organization that promoted National Guard interests.

The report on Walsh was turned over to the Army JAG, which resulted in a "memorandum of reprimand." The memo concluded that Walsh violated federal codes of ethics by using official resources to advance his own interests.

The Inspector General report referred the matter to the Army JAG, or Judge Advocate General. That in turn resulted in a "memorandum of reprimand" obtained Friday by MTN News under the Freedom of Information Act.

That memo says Walsh, now a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, violated federal codes of ethics when he used government resources in the effort.

Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, the vice chief of staff of the Army, signed the memo and noted that Walsh's actions created doubt about Walsh's "ability to lead."

The memo, signed by Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, vice chief of staff of the Army, notes that it does not constitute "punishment" under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, but it also says that Walsh's "failure to adhere to Army Values causes me to question your ability to lead."

[americarising]

IG Report Found Lt. Gov John Walsh (D-MT) Improperly Used Position For Personal Gain

Over the weekend, KXLH reported that Democrat senate candidate Lt. Gov. John Walsh of Montana improperly used his position in the National Guard for private gain.

An inspector general report from the U.S. Army found that Walsh inappropriately solicited subordinates in the National Guard to join a non-governmental organization. The inspector general's report noted that Walsh's messages "seemed coercive" and "very threatening." Walsh also used his executive assistant at the National Guard for administrative/travel duties related to the non-government group.

Just another addition to the list of troublesome headlines for Walsh. 

[americarising]

Montana Dem Senate Candidate Thinks Republicans Are The Taliban

Here's how you make sure to win 0 Republican votes in Montana.

According to The Billings Gazette, former Montana Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger (D-MT) announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate this week by claiming that the Tea Party has had similar effects on America as the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.

"We need to challenge the Tea Party representatives who like the Taliban shut our country down," Bohlinger told reporters, comparing it to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and the terrorists' actions on Sept. 11, 2001.

That's both wildly offensive and going to alienate him from lots of Montana voters.

[americarising]

Some Headlines The New Montana Dem Senate Candidate Doesn't Want You To See

Newly announced Senate candidate John Walsh (D-MT) has some interesting headlines from his past that he probably doesn't want voters to know about:

Buzzfeed: "Montana Lt. Gov. 'Accidentally' Liked Picture Of Breasts On Facebook--Then Quickly Scrubbed His Account"

The Democratic party's top recruit for the U.S. Senate race in Montana has a Facebook problem. Either he's dangerously clumsy with the site's iPhone app - or he recently let the world know how much he appreciates breasts. A screengrab captured by a Republican operative with interest in the 2014 Senate race shows Democratic Lt. Gov. John Walsh - whom national Democrats are hoping will jump into the Senate race soon - "liked" a Facebook profile featuring pictures of women's breasts on Facebook around 9:45 p.m. on Aug. 19. The name of the account is "Breasts.Proof men can multitask2."

KBZK-MTN News: "Ex-MT State Worker Alleges Sex-Based Favoritism At DES"

Court documents state that Lay is claiming wrongful discharge, actual malice and bad faith action by defendants for terminating her employment and refusing to hire her for other positions after nearly 22 years of employment. This was after she complained that DES Chief of Staff Paul Grimstad gave preferential treatment to another employee in exchange for sex. Defendants in the suit include the State of Montana Department of Military Affairs and the Disaster and Emergency Services Division. Now-Lieutenant Governor John Walsh, is included as a defendant with Erv Kent for their official capacities with the State Montana Military Affairs Department.

The Associated Press: "Montana Military Affairs Gets Poor Marks In Audit"

Montana National Guard Brig. Gen. John Walsh said he was disappointed in the results and is taking the issue seriously, promising changes to correct all of the problems. In all cases, the agency agreed with the auditors' recommendations. "The auditors will help us strengthen our programs to ensure we don't have any fraud, waste or abuse or misuse of the taxpayer dollars," Walsh said. Walsh said there was a lot of turnover in the civilian side of the agency which led to the problems. Among the many changes being made, he said, were better systems to train new employees and better automation of the controls.