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Bullock, Tester, Racicot Rally Montanans, Blast Trump and Talk Bodnar Senate Run
Former Montana leaders discussed campaign momentum's impact on the 2026 elections and emphasized the role of Congress in checking the Trump administration.
- On Mar. 20, 2026, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, Gov. Steve Bullock and Lt. Marc Racicot spoke at Brothers Tapworks in Helena.
- Speakers and attendees voiced frustration with the country's direction, stressing the 2026 elections will determine if Congress checks the Trump administration, while Bullock warned of growing dissatisfaction.
- Doors closed around 5:40 p.m. after the room reached its maximum capacity of just under 200, and Tester and Scripps News contributor Maritsa Georgiou recorded a live 'Grounded' podcast episode at about 6:40 before the main discussion began at 7:00 and lasted around 90 minutes.
- Tester warned campaigns lacking momentum by August or early September are unlikely to win, while Bullock and Tester face an uphill fight after Trump’s wide state victories.
- The panel paired two Democrats with Republican Marc Racicot, who has been rebuked by party leaders, organized by Project Paperclip, with beers and friendly jabs flowing in Helena.
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Bullock, Tester, Racicot rally Montanans, blast Trump and talk Bodnar Senate run
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Tester, Racicot, Bullock hold "community conversation" in Helena
A crowd was on hand in downtown Helena Thursday evening, to hear from two former Montana governors and one former U.S. senator.Gov. Steve Bullock, Gov. Marc Racicot and Sen. Jon Tester held a community conversation at Brothers Tapworks the business Bullock opened with his own brother after leaving office in 2021. The event was organized by a group called Project Paperclip.(Watch the video to hear more from Thursday's event.) Tester, Racicot, Bul…
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