The people's voice., 1959-11-20


more bearers picking up the standard
and poised on the starting line, but
Republicans are doing little showing
and pushing in that direction. too.
On the Republican starting line is
Wayne Montgomery, wealthy farmer
who is campaigning for U. S. Senate.
He first came to the attention of
Montana people when he sponsored
an advertising campaign protesting
the visit of Russia's Khrushchev. Any
body who opposes Montgomery may
have to spend considerable time chas-
ing him around the flag pole. He
travels around the state in a $780,
900 private airplane, and isn't vast
ing any time getting himself out in
front.
There is every Indication that he
is doing well. He has an effective
press service worked out and is get
ting his name before the people.
Another indication that he isn't
doing too badly is that Sumner Ger
ard, early considered U. S. Senate
inclined, is now being talked about
more in the manner of Governor.
This attitude may be because Gerard
is being promoted from the Cover
nor's office.
Young Jirl Battin, state represent
ative from Yellowstone county, does
MT seem to be being seriously chal-
lenged for eastern district congress-
man by any other GOPer yet.
There are other prominent Repub-
licans who can't be counted out as
available for high office. Republican
conflicts within the ranks are likely
to be handled before the ballot box;
such names as Don Nutter, their state
chairman and former state Senator
from Richland county, is known to
be willing to serve; Charles Mahoney,
Garfield county state Senator, has
been said to have "governoritis"
Other possibilities include Yellow
stone county Representative John
Cavan (for Attorney Generally;
Chief Justice Harrison (Governor?)
Associate Justice Wesley Castles (?);
William Bailee, head of the Young
(?).
Among Democrats who have al
ready declared their intentions are
Forrest Anderson, for second term
IS Attorney General, Frank Murray,
'e-election as Secretary of State;
md John Holmes for an eighth term
Is State Auditor. All of these are
neumbents and it isn't figured there
will be any serious opposition to them
n their own primary.
In the Governors race Jack Toole
las announced, Lee Metca1f said some
months ago, he might consider this
ace, but it is believed his friends
would rather see him in the u. S.
senate. Truman Bradford. Cascade
ounty state representative, has hint
d he would make the race: Arnold
llsen is watching developments close
:.
While there has been no formal
no one doubts that
'aul Cannon is going to run for Gov
rnor regardless of what anyone else
oes.
Even though there are only two
or-sure candidates for Governor on
ne Democratic ticket at the moment
hey could carry the battle on the
philosophical basis-that is a choice
what the party is going to stand
or in 1860. This is the battle of the
emocrats-they have both conserva-
We and liberal elements in the party
nd the decision must be made at
lie primary.
The same will be true in the u. S.
enate race. John Mahan, an an
ounced candidate, will not be un-
lallenged, even if Senator Murray
'es not run. Mahan clearly identi-
ed himself with the conservatives
the 1856 general election when he
med the forces that lost the Demo
ats the governorship.
While everyone has their eyes on
e high posts, it is well not to forget.
at there are many positions to be
led in 1860.
In this day and age where every
lase of our lives is affected by
lltlcs we should be watching all
ces. We have stake in every Of
,e. What has happened to us in the
st years is only the beginning