A Salute to Labor
Posted Sep 06, 2010
Rural Montana is Hurting
Posted Jun 14, 2010
My name is Dennis McDonald and I’m a candidate for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. Congress. Over the last several months I have traveled to all 56 counties in the state speaking with folks and listening to their concerns. I have to say that I have never before seen the level of angst in the eyes of Montanans that I am witnessing during this campaign.Women's Right to Privacy
Posted Jun 14, 2010
Montanans’ fervent defense of their right to privacy, a fundamental human right that is strongly protected in our state’s Constitution, is something that sets us apart from other states. Like our vast geography, stunning landscapes, and independent way of life, this right defines us and makes us proud. For example, I applaud the Missoula City Council for the recent passage of its non-discrimination ordinance and I hope that other Montana cities will follow suit.Deficits Do Matter
Posted Jun 14, 2010
After the wrenching collapse of the Bush–Cheney, house-of-cards economy, it’s clear to many that America’s economic landscape has changed, probably forever. Looking back, it’s almost humorous now to think that we ever confused the Republican administration and Congress that was responsible for this debacle with the party of economic restraint.Time to pass genuine financial regulatory reform
Posted Mar 05, 2010
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Throughout this painful economic crisis, Americans have watched helplessly as vast sums of taxpayer money were transferred to the very captains of finance whose willingness to trade America's prosperity and security for the promise of short-term financial gain nearly brought this country to its knees.
Main Street vs. Wall Street
Posted Feb 24, 2010
More and more folks are getting upset with our Congressman. His decision to vote for Wall Street over Main Street is unfortunate for all Montanans.McDonald enters US House race
Posted Jan 15, 2010
Rancher Dennis McDonald filed Thursday as a Democrat for the U.S. House, pledging not to vote one way in Washington while saying something different in Montana — as he accused Republican U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg of doing.
McDonald, 66, who raises cattle and horses at a ranch near Melville in Sweet Grass County, paid his $1,740 filing fee on the election season’s opening day.
Dennis McDonald Hits the Campaign Trail
Posted Jan 15, 2010
Dennis McDonald is hitting the campaign trail. McDonald is running against Denny Rehberg for Montana's lone seat in Congress.
McDonald stopped in Missoula to talk about everything from health care and the economy to education. He says Montana needs to support ordinary people instead of what he calls greedy Wall Street bankers.
Congressional Candidate Visits Smurfit Stone
Posted Jan 08, 2010
Dennis McDonald is running for Denny Rehberg's seat in Congress.
McDonald stopped at the mill to show his support for the workers affected by the closure.
He say's he's running to prevent closing like this from happening in the future.
Butte native named to McDonald's campaign team
Posted Dec 18, 2009
Dennis McDonald, a candidate for Congress, announced his all-Montana campaign team Friday, which includes Butte native Eddie Zimpel.
Zimpel will serve as Western Regional Field Director. Zimpel is currently attending the University of Montana and has previously worked on Max Baucus' re-election campaign and Barack Obama's presidential campaign in Billings.
Rehberg Votes Against Tax Relief for Main Street
Posted Dec 09, 2009
The House considered estate tax relief for farmers, ranchers and small businesses. Congressman Rehberg voted NO. Once again the Rehberg politics of NO appeared.
McDonald Supports Afghanistan Policy
Posted Dec 01, 2009
“Tonight the President made some comments that will breathe a sigh of relief to many Montana families. The fact that the Afghanistan war will start to come to an end in eighteen months means that families will become whole again. Sons and daughters will return home and mothers and fathers will start to feel whole.”
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