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Montana’s GOP Leaders Suddenly Bailed (w/ Ryan Busse)

2026-03-08 News & Politics
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Lauren Egan is joined by Ryan Busse, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Montana’s 1st District, for his take on the stunning shakeup in Montana politics. Within days, Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he won’t seek reelection and Sen. Steve Daines revealed he’s retiring, throwing the state’s political landscape into turmoil. Busse talks about why he believes the race is now wide open and how Democrats can compete in a deeply red state. A former firearms industry executive who later broke with the industry, Busse also explains his unusual political journey and why he thinks economic issues will decide the next election. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@blondiebeachbum77 2026-03-08

Montanan here. You have my vote! So disgusted by the GOP leaders we have had here in Montana. Sheehy is another one who needs to go after the stunt he pulled the other day. Come on Montana! Vote blue. We deserve better! 💙💙

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@K2blades2 2026-03-08

I'm in Montana and we don't want REPUBLICAN"S representing us anymore!

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@GypsyJulie 2026-03-08

I used to live in Missoula and housing prices forced me to move to rural Sanders County. Going from liberal Missoula to rural red town has really depressed me. Ryan, you have my vote. I did notice when you ran for governor we didn't see banners for you out here in Sanders Country. Be great if you came over and had a town hall with us in Plains. Good luck!

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@GayleAnn 2026-03-08

That last minute thing is so corrupt. Disgusting. 💙

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@aarongriffin7628 2026-03-08

I'm a healthcare worker in western Montana. Mr. Busse is absolutely right about housing cost. Hospital staff turnover is high and largely in part due to people not being able to afford to live here.

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@mobius9818 2026-03-08

Thank you Bulwark and Ryan Busse. We in Montana will get through this.

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@MontanaGlories 2026-03-08

Montanan here and voting 💙 AGAIN.

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@lindatt10 2026-03-08

I ve lived in Bozeman for over 30 years and seen so many changes. We use to be a blue state. Housing costs are so high that doctors can’t even afford them! Let’s go back to caring about our neighbors, a fair life and bring the cost of living back to reality. Thanks for having Busse on the Bulwark.

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@SnottyKitty 2026-03-08

Montanan here who will be voting for this man. So tired of having our members of Congress never do a thing to help working people.

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@TsunamiKitten 2026-03-09

Montanan here. Thank you for this and for contrasting the previous election cycle with this one. Regardless of party we all basically want the same things: Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Time to ignore the Culture War so we can understand and fight the Class War going on underneath.

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