Montana governor: Gianforte lying about reporter fight

[brooklynite]

Source: The Hill

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D) on Thursday accused the GOP nominee in the state's House special election of lying about a physical altercation with a journalist that ended in an assault charge against the candidate.

Bullock blasted the Republican, Greg Gianforte, while calling on all Americans to "restore civility in politics and governing."

"It is unsettling on many levels that Greg Gianforte physically assaulted a journalist and then lied, refusing to take responsibility for his actions," Bullock, who defeated Gianforte in his 2016 reelection bid, said in a statement.

"One thing is clear: no matter what happens today, the actions of Gianforte do not reflect the values of Montana or its people," Bullock added.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/news/335156-montana-governor-gianforte-lying-about-reporter-fight

[flibbitygiblets]

1. Oh snap!

Unfortunately at least half of Montanans apparently already voted and/or think this is awesome.

[louis-t]

2. Deplorables cheered.

"then lied, refusing to take responsibility for his actions". Well, he IS a republican.

[SunSeeker]

3. Unfortunately, lying to the police is only a misdemeanor in Montana

http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/45/7/45-7-205.htm

Still, he should be charged with it along with the misdemeanor assault.

[virtualobserver]

8. I'm sure that he didn't lie to the police.....just the citizens of Montana.

[matt819]

4. I'd like to correct the governor

He states, "One thing is clear: no matter what happens today, the actions of Gianforte do not reflect the values of Montana or its people."

Well, Governor Bullock, if the people of Montana elect this out of control loon, then his actions do indeed reflect the values of of Montana and its people, or enough of them to elect this abusive, entitled, nasty excuse for a human being. At least with respect to the election of the president, the majority of the people did indeed support the better candidate. Only with Russian interference and the electoral college did the election go to the other guy. States don't have that excuse. If Montanans vote for Gianforte, then, sorry, gov, you and your fellow Montanans deserve what you get. If that turns out to be the case, let's hope your residents, and the rest of RW America, sees the light in 2018 and beyond.

[Salviati]

6. Agreed.

[Voltaire2]

10. Over one third of the ballots cast were by mail well before this incident. nt.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

5. Let's see if Gianforte lied to police; maybe we can add that to the charges. . . . nt

[SoCalMusicLover]

7. How Does A State With A Democratic Governor Vote Drumpf In By 23%

Just curious. I guess they figure the Governor has very little power, but where it comes to D.C., it's repubs all day.

[keithbvadu2]

9. Gianforte seems to have found a way past his Russian stocks publicity

Gianforte seems to have found a way past his Russian stocks publicity.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029111511

(Reporter) Jacobs broke the story that Gianforte (GOP candidate) holds $250,000 in Russian stocks.