Quist is a native son

The people of Montana have a choice in the election for U.S. House of Representatives. Neither Republican nor Democrat are without blemishes, no one is perfect and we all recognize such simple truth.

But could someone explain to me how Greg Gianforte will “hold the special interests accountable” (as his commercials promise), when those interests are paying top dollar for him to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives? On top of all the dollars coming from the likes of the Koch and Mercer Families, was graced with the visit of Donald Trump, Jr. for a quick couple of day visit from Kalispell, Bitteroot Valley, Billings and back to Greg Gianforte’s castle town of Bozeman.

I guess, Donald Jr. will be able to brief Greg in the techniques holding money, power and personality accountable as they visit.

Rob Quist is not perfect and has plenty of spots, but he has lived in Montana as a native son, traveled the state and entertained us as a singer, poet/songwriter and musician for five decades. Quist certainly knows Montanans and the many issues and challenges we face. A lifetime with its spots and dirt come with such territory. I can only advocate and encourage the voters of the state will chose one of their own, and accept the dust and mud a lifetime splashed on him, as opposed to the clean scrubbed image of a guy who likes to believe Jesus walked with dinosaurs, hangs out with other “one-percenters” on a private estate (public NOT welcome — especially if you have a fly rod) and has little idea of what the average Montanan face on a daily basis.

It’s an easy choice for this Montanan.

Tom Harding, Whitefish