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Republican gubernatorial hopeful Greg Gianforte concluded the first day of his “Hey, I’m finished exploring — I’m running for governor,” campaign in Kalispell, speaking to approximately 50 in the safe venue of Thompson Precision. He was introduced by Ray Thompson.
And, reports the InterLake’s Sam Wilson, he was praised for his lack of experience in politics and governing:
Jayson Peters, chairman of the Flathead County Republican Central Committee, listed Republican Sen. Steve Daines along with presidential candidates Ben Carson and Donald Trump as evidence of a business-savvy political outsider’s appeal.
“I think what will be interesting will be to take someone who’s just been in business, and put him in the highest position in state government,” Peters said. “That’s a great thing. You look at the national political scene … they’re excited about people who have been outside the political system.”
I’m surprised Peters didn’t mention Carly Fiorina. Perhaps that’s because she’s already lost a major political campaign and Gianforte is only on his way to losing his first.