Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz plans to campaign in the state next week with Montana Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale ahead of a potential Senate bid, Daily Caller News reports. This was revealed through research by the foundation.
Rosendale continues to consider a challenge to Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, and the two will attend campaign events together in Bozeman, Townsend and Helena on Friday and Saturday, according to his team. It's planned. Rosendale praised Gaetz for helping “fight single-party politics” in Congress and said in an exclusive statement that he was “honored” to be campaigning with Gaetz in Montana. told.
“Matt Gaetz is a trusted ally in my fight against the United Party in Washington,” Rosendale told DCNF. “Whether it's fighting out-of-control spending, securing our borders, or restoring order to Congress, Matt Gaetz has always been with me in the fight for our country. Next week in the Treasure State, he'll be with you. It's an honor to have you participate.”
If Rosendale runs, he will face former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy in the Republican primary. Sheehy was scouted as a candidate by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the Senate Republican's campaign arm, but the committee cited Rosendale's loss to Tester in 2018 as a reason not to nominate him. It mentions things. (Related: Exclusive: Matt Rosendale announces $1.7 million in campaign contributions while considering Senate bid)
“Matt Rosendale is one of the most reliable and determined conservatives I have ever met at any level of government,” Gaetz told DCNF in a statement. “The Swamp doesn't want Rosendale because they know Tim Sheehy will be their pawn. Montana needs to bring down corrupt big spenders and bring down open border politicians. I'll be able to help you often.”
WASHINGTON, DC – January 5: (L) U.S. Rep.-elect Matt Rosendale (R-MT), U.S. Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz (R-FL), and Rep.-elect Scott Perry (R-PA) ) read out the pledge. Loyalty in the House of Representatives on the third day of the House Speaker election at the U.S. Capitol. (McNamee/Getty Images)
early vote in the Republican primary was suggested Rosendale will overwhelmingly defeat Sheehy. but, two investigation The former Navy SEAL won in November, with one poll commissioned by a pro-Sheehy super PAC.
in Rosendale by March 11th. File He is running for Senate, and the Republican primary election will be held on June 4th.
Rosendale told colleagues he plans to launch a campaign in the Senate just before the filing deadline, the Washington Examiner reported. report However, his team insists they have not made a decision yet.
“Congressman. Rosendale has not made a decision yet,” Rosendale spokeswoman Aashka Varma told DCNF in a statement. “He is focused on serving the people of Montana and spent the week funding the government in a transparent and accountable manner.”
Cook Political Report recently switched Tester's seat from the “Lean D” category to the “Toss Up” category, along with other contentious races in Ohio and Arizona. The senator is waiter He has been in the Senate since 2007.
Several polls for Tester in the general election show him vulnerable to both Republicans, with some suggesting he would lose by a few points to Rosendale and Sheehy. according to Go to FiveThirtyEight's survey compilation.Latest investigationA poll conducted by Emerson College found the Democrat won over Sheehy by four points.
Sheehy's campaign did not immediately respond to DCNF's request for comment.
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