Jon Tester for U.S. SenateBy the Helena IR - 11/05/06
We’re recommending Jon Tester for U.S. Senate over incumbent Sen. Conrad Burns for numerous reasons, not least that Tester represents a much needed change in Congress.
This is not to say that Burns hasn’t served Montana well for the past three terms. Indeed, our Editorial Board was divided on this endorsement for that very reason.
Nor did the board spend much if any time discussing Burns’ missteps, from his Abramoff-generated donations to his verbal gaffes. No one on the board doubts his honesty.
But it seems clear that Montana and Congress need a strong dose of fresh air, and Tester is just the ticket.
A farmer who was active on his local school board and agricultural organizations, Tester ran for the state Legislature eight years ago and quickly became part of his party’s leadership, rising to president of the Montana Senate for the last session. Since announcing his run for U.S. Senate, he has shown he has a firm grasp and a common-sense take on the nation’s issues — and, refreshingly, that take isn’t dictated by the White House.
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