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your homegrown newspaper October 23, 2024
Vol. 21, No. 6
Zinke stops in Polson, encourages leaving anger out of discussions By Boone Goddard / Valley Journal
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‘Meagher of the Sword’ pg. 8
Deep sea discovery pg. 14
Mack Days pg. 16
n Friday, Oct. 18, at 5 p.m., U. S. Representative Ryan Zinke, incumbent candidate for Montana’s 1st Congressional District, showed up for a rally on Highway 93 near Polson City Hall. Approximately 30 of his supporters waved signs and played music while many vehicles driving by honked their enthusiasm. Some passersby, however, presented Zinke with a thumbs down. Zinke spoke to and chatted with several individuals while also answering questions on various topics. Although no speech was planned for this particular event, Zinke did mention he and his supporters would be headed to “The Shoe” restaurant to continue conversations. During his stop Zinke stated he supports keeping boys out of girls’ sports, a strong country, good paying jobs and that he does not bend when it comes to the constitution. Zinke mentioned that rural infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, were also important priorities. He said he was optimistic and felt good about his odds of winning the upcoming election. In recent talks with CSKT regarding firefighting, he expressed a positive position on conservation and that he respects tribal sovereignty. He also said, “When a wildfire happens. it doesn’t care if it crosses a line or a boundary, so we need to make sure that assets can be shared when these things happen.” With regards to the issue of housing, Zinke said he supports the HELPER Act as well as getting interest rates down to make buysee page 2
BOONE GODDARD / VALLEY JOURNAL
Ryan Zinke, Republican candidate for Montana’s Western District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, waves to motorists in downtown Polson last Friday.
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