{"id":2153236,"date":"2024-01-18T20:22:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T01:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-rosendale-eyeing-launch-for-montana-senate-run-just-before-march-deadline\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T20:26:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T01:26:00","slug":"matt-rosendale-eyeing-launch-for-montana-senate-run-just-before-march-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-rosendale-eyeing-launch-for-montana-senate-run-just-before-march-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Rosendale considering Montana Senate run ahead of March deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmatt-rosendale-eyeing-launch-for-montana-senate-run-just-before-march-deadline%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2153236&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. Matt \u200cRosendale (R-MT) Eyeing Montana Senate Launch Before Filing Deadline<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) is gearing up for a thrilling\u2062 political move that has national Republicans on edge.\u200b Sources close\u2062 to the matter reveal that\u200b Rosendale plans\u2064 to launch\u200b his campaign for the Montana Senate shortly before the March 11 candidate filing deadline. \u200dSpeculation\u2064 suggests that \u200dhe \u2064could make his announcement as early as the last two weeks of February, adding an element of surprise\u2064 to the race.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200cdevelopment has caused concern among Senate \u2063Republicans, who already have a \u2062preferred candidate in mind: Tim Sheehy. They view Rosendale as a potential liability due to his previous loss \u200dto Sen.\u2064 Jon Tester (D-MT).\u2062 However, Rosendale&#8217;s entry into the race could shake things \u200bup\u200d and change the dynamics.<\/p>\n<h3>Preferred Candidate and Party Support<\/h3>\n<p>The \u2064National \u2063Republican Senatorial Committee has thrown its support behind Tim Sheehy, a\u200b former Navy SEAL and CEO of Bridger Aerospace. They believe Sheehy is the \u200cbest chance at defeating Tester and flipping the \u200cseat. Montana, a traditionally conservative state that voted for former President Donald Trump in\u200b the past two elections, \u200dis seen\u200d as a winnable opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200dRosendale&#8217;s previous loss to Tester in\u200b 2018 raises doubts about his viability. During that campaign, Tester branded\u200c Rosendale as &#8220;Maryland Matt&#8221; due to his Maryland accent and upbringing, which contrasted \u2062with his Montana roots. \u200dAdditionally, Rosendale&#8217;s fundraising efforts have been lackluster compared to his competitors. In the third \u200bquarter \u2063of last year, he raised only $334,724, while Sheehy raised $2.8 million and Tester \u2062raised $5 million.<\/p>\n<h3>Potential Implications<\/h3>\n<p>Even \u2063if \u2064Rosendale were to lose the primary, his presence in the race could still\u2063 have consequences. \u2064Sheehy would\u2064 have to spend more money and face more attacks, \u2062potentially weakening him for a general \u200belection battle against Tester. This scenario adds an intriguing twist to the unfolding political \u2063drama.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges from Trumpworld<\/h3>\n<p>Rosendale has also\u200d faced criticism from Trump-aligned Republicans. \u2063Alex Bruesewitz, a strategist aligned with Trump, labeled Rosendale a &#8220;phony&#8221; for \u2062his delayed endorsement \u200dof Trump. This criticism was echoed by\u2063 Chris LaCivta, a senior advisor\u200b on \u200dTrump&#8217;s campaign. These challenges from within Trumpworld further complicate Rosendale&#8217;s path \u200bto victory.<\/p>\n<p>One Trump ally summed up the sentiment, stating, &#8220;Matt Rosendale\u2062 is a\u200d political liability for Republicans wanting to\u200c take back the Senate. He disrespectfully refused to take President \u200bTrump&#8217;s phone call on the House \u2063floor\u2062 and dragged his feet to endorse President Trump. \u2062He \u2064is the one candidate we know cannot beat Jon Tester.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As of now, Rosendale&#8217;s campaign\u200b has not responded to \u2064requests for \u2062comment, leaving political observers eagerly awaiting his official announcement.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the key policy positions that Rosendale is focusing on in his campaign?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of a tech company. \u200cSheehy has already garnered significant support from the party establishment and has been \u2062actively campaigning for \u200cthe Montana Senate seat for months.\u200d Despite Rosendale&#8217;s previous loss, his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-uses-executive-order-to-crack-down-on-soros-funded-prosecutor-over-dereliction-of-duty\/\" title=\"DeSantis takes action against Soros-backed prosecutor for 'neglecting responsibilities' through executive order.\">strong conservative stance<\/a> and experience as a\u200d state auditor have gained \u2064him a dedicated base of supporters within the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>However, some argue that Rosendale&#8217;s previous loss may actually work in \u2063his favor.\u200d His experience running a\u200c statewide campaign\u200b and his name recognition could give him \u200dan advantage over other candidates.\u200d Additionally, Rosendale&#8217;s time in Congress has allowed him \u200dto build relationships\u2064 with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teachers-union-sues-parent-over-public-records-release\/\" title=\"Teachers\u2019 union sues parent over public records release\">national conservative groups<\/a> and donors, giving him a strong fundraising advantage\u200c over potential competitors.<\/p>\n<h3>Policy Positions and \u200bCampaign Strategy<\/h3>\n<p>Rosendale has made it\u2063 clear that his campaign will focus on conservative issues that resonate with Montana voters. He has been vocal about his support \u200dfor limited \u200dgovernment, lower taxes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lula-wins-brazilian-election-bolsonaro-does-not-concede\/\" title=\"Lula Wins Brazilian Election, Bolsonaro Does Not Concede\">pro-gun policies<\/a>.\u200d He also emphasizes his commitment \u2062to securing the country&#8217;s \u2063borders and reducing government regulations. \u2063These positions align closely\u200b with the values of many \u2063Montana voters and could help \u200dhim gain traction \u2063in a crowded Republican primary.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of campaign strategy, Rosendale \u200cplans\u2063 to\u2063 travel extensively throughout the state, meeting with voters and attending\u200d local events.\u200d He intends to highlight\u2063 his record as state auditor, touting his efforts\u200b to root out government waste and \u2063inefficiency.\u200d Rosendale also plans\u2063 to emphasize his conservative credentials, positioning himself as the true\u200d conservative voice in \u2062the race.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and Potential Obstacles<\/h3>\n<p>Rosendale will face several challenges \u2063as he launches his campaign for the Montana\u2062 Senate. Firstly, he will need to overcome the perception that his previous loss to \u200bSen. Jon Tester demonstrates his inability to win a statewide election.\u200d He will need to convince\u2062 voters that he has learned from that experience and is better prepared this time around.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, Rosendale will have to\u200c differentiate himself from other Republican \u2063candidates in the race.\u200d With a crowded primary field,\u2062 he will need to stand out\u2064 and appeal to voters looking for a strong conservative leader.\u200d This may require a strategic messaging and\u200c advertising campaign to highlight his policy positions and experience.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Rosendale\u200c will \u2062have to contend with a potentially well-funded opponent in Tim Sheehy.\u200d \u200dSheehy&#8217;s early start in the race and established party support give him \u200da financial advantage that Rosendale will need to overcome.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of the\u2064 Montana Senate Race<\/h3>\n<p>The\u200c Montana Senate race is highly consequential for both political\u200c parties. Republicans currently hold a slim majority in the Senate, and losing a seat in Montana would\u200b chip away at their control.\u200d Democrats, on the other hand, see this seat\u2062 as a potential \u200bpickup in their quest to regain control of the \u2063Senate.\u200d Both parties will likely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-senate-rivals-move-to-the-center-in-independent-minded-swing-state\/\" title=\"Arizona Senate candidates shift towards the center in independent-minded state.\">pour significant resources<\/a> into the race, making \u200cit one of the most closely watched and\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-daines-offers-tim-sheehy-early-senate-endorsement-as-part-of-new-gop-election-strategy\/\" title=\"Steve Daines endorses Tim Sheehy early in Senate race, part of GOP's new election strategy.\">fiercely contested races<\/a> in the 2022 midterm elections.<\/p>\n<p>As the filing\u200b deadline approaches, all eyes will be on Rep. Matt\u200c Rosendale as he prepares to launch his campaign for the Montana Senate.\u2063 With his conservative credentials \u2062and existing support within the Republican Party,\u200b he has the potential \u200cto shake up the race and pose a strong challenge to the party&#8217;s preferred candidate, Tim Sheehy.\u200d Montana voters will decide which\u2062 candidate best represents their values \u2062and aspirations for the state, ultimately determining \u200cthe outcome of this crucial Senate \u2063race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deadline, causing concern among national Republicans who fear it may risk losing a potentially winnable seat. Multiple sources, including one with direct knowledge and four others familiar with the situation, confirm that Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) intends to announce his Senate bid just before the filing deadline<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2654,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2153236","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2153236","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2654"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2153236"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2153236\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2153236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2153236"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2153236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}