Montana Congressman Matt Rosendale recently announced his Senate run, marking the beginning of what is shaping up to be a highly contested race. However, Rosendale revealed that former President Donald Trump has chosen to endorse his opponent, businessman Tim Sheehy, instead. Despite this setback, Rosendale remains confident in his campaign and expresses unwavering support for President Trump and his agenda.
Rosendale, a staunch supporter of President Trump, has consistently voted in alignment with the former president's agenda. He even stood by President Trump at Mar-a-Lago on the day of the controversial indictment of the former president. However, Trump's endorsement in the Montana Senate race did not go to Rosendale, leaving him in a challenging position.
In response to the endorsement, Rosendale remains resolute and expresses his unwavering support for President Trump, stating that he believes the former president will make an incredible comeback when he takes the Oval Office next year. Rosendale expresses his desire to be in the United States Senate to aid in advancing Trump's agenda.
Despite his disappointment, Rosendale finds it perplexing that his opponent, Sheehy, did not mention Trump or the endorsement during a recent speech at the Republican Convention in Montana. Rosendale questions why Sheehy would not proudly proclaim his endorsement when given the opportunity. Nevertheless, Rosendale counts on the support he has garnered from various well-known figures within Montana, including the Speaker of the Montana House, the President of the Montana Senate, legislators, sheriffs, and county commissioners.
Critics argue that Rosendale lacks endorsements from colleagues in leadership positions, such as Mitch McConnell, the Speaker of the House. However, Rosendale welcomes McConnell's decision not to endorse him, claiming that McConnell would only hinder President Trump's agenda. He emphasizes that Montanans are not concerned about McConnell's preferences and that the support he has received from individuals within the state is more significant.
During his announcement, Rosendale mentioned how he had voted against certifying the electors from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6th, 2021. He cites the Electors Act of 1887 as the legal justification for his actions, claiming that there were credible allegations of election fraud and unauthorized changes made to the election process by state officials.
When asked about the lack of evidence to support his claims and the dismissal of legal challenges in those states, Rosendale reiterated his position. He believes that the people of Montana view him as a strong candidate, citing his past victories in statewide elections, including winning his district by 35 points in his last election. Despite not running television ads, Rosendale's substantial margin of victory demonstrates his popularity within the state.
As the Senate race in Montana intensifies, Rosendale remains determined to secure victory and pledges to continue championing President Trump's agenda. Only time will tell how the endorsements, or lack thereof, will ultimately impact the outcome of this highly contentious contest.
