The $60 million "message" to Montanans

$60 million is the current total raised from corporate/other donations by Montana Senate Candidates reported by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). FEC is vague if the total includes Super Political Action Committee (PAC) donations. The $60 million? Likely higher.

As a former legislative aide at the U.S. Capitol for over four years we kept “The List.” Top money donors on top; $5 donors on bottom.

Direction was “Always Check The List” if a donor called requesting time with the member of Congress. Top donors saw “the Boss.” $5 donors met with staff.

“The List” was always backwards. $5 contrib...