Take the Money and Run (and Take the Benefits, Too.)

James Knox is out-of-touch, with reality.A major Tea Party figure in the Montana legislature has moved out of the state, apparently for good. But he is refusing to surrender his government health benefits.

State Rep. James Knox, who as a legislator has railed against …

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Top Three Cowgirl Blog Posts of 2011

Here are the most viewed blog posts of 2011 from the Montana Cowgirl Blog:

3. Montana Birther Nut Lawmaker Becomes National Joke on CNN

Look no further for proof that the actions of the current legislature are making Montana a …

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War on Jesus

 Jesus jumps into the Montana Senate Race

Amid the worst recession in 50 years and with unemployment at record levels, Montana GOP congressman Denny Rehberg is focusing on what matters: a statue of Jesus.

For the last three weeks, …

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The Montana TEA Party Hypocrite of the Week Award Goes To…

Cyndi Baker (left) and Rep. Cleve Loney R-Great Falls (right) at a TEA Party Rally in Great FallsGreat Falls City Commission candidate Cyndi Baker, who campaigned against school district spending, then turned around and sought a district paycheck.

But it’s worse then that, as the Great Falls Tribune reports, Baker tried to threaten the local government …

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The Ground Zero of Slime

City Commissions have been the hot topic in Helena and Great Falls of late, but nowhere are local politics filled with more intrigue, money, and slime than in the Flathead.

A city election would normally be a local contest with …

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Koch Brothers Caught Bankrolling Iran…and Dennis Rehberg

The Koch Brothers—best known for using their billions to launch the TEA Party—are all over the news again this week.

In case you missed it, Koch Industries reportedly sold millions of dollars’ worth of equipment to Iran.  Yes, Iran.  …

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Americans for Prosperity Sends Its Luxury Bus Over the Cliff

It is every astroturf special interest front group’s worst nightmare: the moment when, despite their best efforts to carefully orchestrate each facet of the campaign, reality comes crashing down–sending the movement careening into crackpot-ville for good.

This is that moment …

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The Bridges of Madison County (and a Tea Party Imbecile)

Montana Representative "Birther" Bob WagnerRepublican Bob Wagner, legislator from Madison County and a half-literate rube Tea Partier who likes to draw national attention to himself, is in the news again.

You will recall that as a legislator, he sponsored a “birther bill” to prevent …

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Montana TEA Party Leaders Call for Violence Against Political Opponents

The leader of the Billings Montana Shrugged TEA Party and a TEA Party Republican state lawmaker have been caught posting remarks online that imply support for shooting their political opponents.

The incident comes on the heels of another Montana TEA …

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The TEA Bag Ruptures

It appears the U.S. Declaration of Independence is just too lame stream.

The Montana TEA Party has put out another important manifesto this week: a “TEA Party Declaration of Independence.”

In the document, they declare that they are a “genuine, …

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Legislator Pens Hilarious Rebuttal Letter

An angry TEA Party state legislator has taken issue with a letter to the editor which criticizes him and lashed out in response with a hilarious rebuttal:  “Derek Skees presentation: Letter riddled with errors.”

The letter writer, in “Skees provided

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What Rehberg Won’t Say

Congressman Dennis RehbergCongressman Rehberg plans to cut Medicare.TEA Party Congressman Dennis Rehberg won't say he won't cut Medicare.

TEA Party Congressman Dennis Rehberg sent out an email this week trying to give the impression that he didn’t intend to cut Medicare.  Problem is, he never says he isn’t planning major cuts:

 Unfortunately, some members of Congress and their

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Holding the Door Open for Fanatics

A must-read article in this weekend’s Great Fall’s Tribune profiles a new rise of the white supremacy movement in Montana.  The movement’s backers aren’t just organizing, they’re seeking their way into mainstream politics.

The TEA Party appears to be holding …

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