| Under "Contact" it lists its offices (with maps) conveniently located in 5 locations (Kalispell, Bozeman, Missoula, Great Falls; Billings) outside of Helena to better serve you. There you can connect with R's, presumably to help plan events that no one else will know about.
When you click on "MT GOP Info," you learn the Republican Party is "led by Chairman Erik Iverson." Sorta suspected as much because of how quickly he surfaced when the Good Ship Lollipop ran aground at Bigfork. However, the article posted on June 16 says Will Deschamps is the chairman. A titular head, perhaps. Hmmm. BTW: Is it just me or is Deschamps' tie over the top?
The GOP has no slogan, but is does have exciting footage under "MultiMedia." Speaking of over the top: How about that ducktail Rehberg is sporting?
So far, so good.
The D's refer to themselves as Montana Democrats, not the Montana Democratic Party, and certainly not Montana "Democrat" Party. There was that whole adjective/ noun thing that Bush II and Rove conjured up labeling Democrats as belonging to the "Democrat" Party. Democrats were offended and said so. Consequently, the R's plan to roll out "Democrat Party" ad campaign. Meanwhile, 140,000 Montanans have no health insurance.
The D's do have a slogan: Party of the People. Careful now. You might want to copyright that. After all, no one else has ever used that slogan before.
The D's also have a snappy logo.
The D site is much more current (by three months). The latest posting entitled "Schweitzer says the state leads in energy production" caught my eye. The article includes this sentence:
The governor also pointed out to the environmental council that Montana produces large amounts of water for the entire country.
And, all along I thought nature and precipitation played a part in our water supply. Montana is a source of water, yeah. But, "produces" it, nah, we'd better change that. Evidently, Schweitzer wants to use his magical rhetorical prowess to convince the rest of the world that we here in Montana actually "produce water." Is the governor claiming credit for a thriving "water producing" cottage industry that creates jobs? Do you think the employer provides health care benefits?
Speaking of jobs, the website includes an announcement for a Party Fundraiser. Now, you know these guys provide health insurance, right?
Its "Calendar" of events is both homey and busy. That's because the D's, unlike the R's, have a healthcare plan: The Max Tax. That done, D's have time to spare and are free to meet and frolic.
The Party of the People is a shy bunch. Not a lot of pictures.
Here is a shot of the party chair, Jim Elliott. He seems like a happy chap. Again, that tie!
Click "Contribute" and you can send money instantly. Note: Under "Donate" at the Republican website, the R's pledge (1) that your credit card information is secure and (2) not to "give or sell information to any third party organizations." The D's provide no such assurances. Quicker than you can say identity theft.
You'll find a disappointing "Media" link, too.
So, why is this important? Both are fluff. Just like the white stuff that powdered most of Montana late last week. Devoid of substance. Empty rhetoric.
What about those without health insurance and access to health care?
The economy?
Climate change?
Energy policy?
At last count, two unwinnable wars?
Like the lead said, neither site is particularly current.
And, for that matter, neither is either party. |
