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Buttigieg Endorses Independent Bodnar Over Democratic Nominee in Montana Senate Race
What happened
Pete Buttigieg endorsed independent candidate Seth Bodnar in Montana's Senate race instead of Democratic nominee Alani Bankhead. The endorsement was first reported by ABC News. Bodnar has stated he will not caucus with Democrats if elected.
Side by side
The Daily Beast frames the endorsement as a "shock" and emphasizes Buttigieg "broke ranks with the Democratic Party." CBS News notes Bodnar's statement about not caucusing with Democrats.
- TDBButtigieg Endorses Independent Seth Bodnar in Montana Senate RaceThe Daily Beast · Left
- CBSButtigieg endorses independent Seth Bodnar in Montana Senate raceCBS News · Lean Left
- ABCButtigieg endorses independent over Democratic nominee in Montana Senate raceABC News · Lean Left
The Hill highlights this as "the latest in a string of Democratic efforts" and specifies the endorsement came "with a Democrat still on the ballot."
The Washington Examiner emphasizes the timing, noting Buttigieg is "bypassing the state's Democratic nominee less than two weeks before the November election," and mentions he "is rumored to be weighing a possible 2028" run.
- WEXPete Buttigieg endorses independent in Montana Senate race over Democratic candidateWashington Examiner · Lean Right
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