It will be Rehberg vs. McDonald in Nov. 2 election

Rep. Denny Rehberg staved off an opponent's attempt to capitalize on a national surge in conservatism and voter anger toward incumbents, easi ly winning the Republican primary Tuesday in his bid for a sixth term as Montana's sole congressman.

Rehberg defeated political newcomers Mark French, a laboratory scientist from Paradise, and A.J. Otjen, a marketing professor at Montana State University-Billings. He now goes on to face Democratic nominee Dennis McDonald in the Nov. 2 general election.

"I don't think that anybody missed the message that the electorate and Montanans, as well, are upset...