First, notice how they characterize him as a "New Jersey multi-millionaire," which is an effort to paint him as an interloper, an outsider. So I wonder, how long must someone live in Montana before one is considered part of the community?
According to this article, Gianforte started Rightnow Technologies in 1997 from his spare bedroom in Bozeman, and this bio says he moved here in 1995. That more than 20 years in Montana. So, is it proper to brand him as a "New Jersey" anything? I think not.
Further, the article states he started the company with about $50,000 and no outside capital. From that we can assume he wasn't a multi-millionaire at that point. Thus he became a multi-millionaire AFTER he moved to Montana. So the first four words of the email are all false.
Next, they charge he "supported groups that want to privatize national forests." after an extensive search, I could find no statement by Gianforte that he wants to privates public lands.
The charge that he is against Social Security is bogus. Here's Gianforte's actual remarks, spoken at the Montana Bible College:
"There's nothing in the Bible that talks about retirement. And yet it's been an accepted concept in our culture today. Nowhere does it say, 'Well, he was a good and faithful servant, so he went to the beach.' It doesn't say that anywhere."
"The example I think of is Noah. How old was Noah when he built the ark? 600. He wasn't like, cashing Social Security checks, he wasn't hanging out, he was working. So, I think we have an obligation to work. The role we have in work may change over time, but the concept of retirement is not biblical."
Several things should jump out at you. First, he is speaking to a Christian audience about matters of faith, not making a stump speech. Second, he is explaining a personal belief about retirement, not telling us what he would do if elected. Third, what he intends to do about senior citizens is not mentioned.
Last charge, that he refuses to answer questions regarding how much money he will spend on his campaign. However, I could find instance of him being asked this question, let alone any record of him refusing to answer such a question.
But more to the point, what difference does it make if he spends his own money rather than someone else's? I would think that his willingness to commit his own money is noble. Democrats excel spending other peoples' money. But here's a guy they criticize because he might spend his own money. It's an empty complaint.
Last charge, that he refuses to answer questions regarding how much money he will spend on his campaign. However, I could find instance of him being asked this question, let alone any record of him refusing to answer such a question.
But more to the point, what difference does it make if he spends his own money rather than someone else's? I would think that his willingness to commit his own money is noble. Democrats excel spending other peoples' money. But here's a guy they criticize because he might spend his own money. It's an empty complaint.
Does New Jersey multi-millionaire and Republican candidate for Governor share our Montana values?
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New Jersey multi-millionaire Greg Gianforte just launched his campaign for Governor this week, but already he’s proving that he does not share our Montana values.
-- He supported groups that want to privatize national forests and sell Montana's public lands to the highest bidder.
-- He is against Social Security because the idea of retirement is “not biblical."
-- He refuses to answer questions about how much of his personal fortune he would use to fund his campaign. We can’t let our state fall into the hands of an extreme, out-of-touch Republican.
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Take our one-question survey and let us know;
New Jersey multi-millionaire Greg Gianforte just launched his campaign for Governor this week, but already he’s proving that he does not share our Montana values.
-- He supported groups that want to privatize national forests and sell Montana's public lands to the highest bidder.
-- He is against Social Security because the idea of retirement is “not biblical."
-- He refuses to answer questions about how much of his personal fortune he would use to fund his campaign. We can’t let our state fall into the hands of an extreme, out-of-touch Republican.
But we want to hear from you. Take our one-question survey about Gianforte’s real priorities;
Thanks,
Montana Dems
PAID FOR BY MONTANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE.
We believe that emails are a crucial way for our campaign to stay in touch with supporters like you. If you'd like to receive fewer emails, you can click here.
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