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Why Montana just elected Greg Gianforte, a man charged with assault, to Congress

  • Written by Lee Banville, Associate Professor of Journalism, The University of Montana

Until just about 24 hours before the polls closed, the race for Montana’s sole congressional seat seemed to be focused on health care, Donald Trump and gun rights. Republican businessman Greg Gianforte appeared to be headed for a likely victory in the race against another political newcomer, musician and Democrat Rob Quist.

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