Caitie Butler

montana political comms & PR | mom | probably in the garden | “We live the given life, and not the planned." Wendell Berry

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

What a wild way to cap off a wild few months - @mtdems posting the WRONG statement at 5:01PM! #mtpol #mtsen

[Jesse Ferguson @JesseFFerguson]

When the GOP confirms Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court in 2027, it will have been enabled by @AlaniBankhead @MTDems

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: Democrats have a real chance at winning Montana's Senate race if we rally behind Independent Seth Bodnar. Bodnar would be a bulwark to stopping Donald Trump's agenda, nominations and more. We should all be calling on Alani Bankhead, a spoiler candidate, to drop out.

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

@MariannaReports You're up next, @AlaniForMT

[Jesse Ferguson @JesseFFerguson]

In 2027, there may be a Supreme Court opening.

Have to do everything possible to win Senate seats.

 @AlaniBankhead can be the hero, withdraw and we have a shot to defeat Kurt Alme. Win a Senate seat. Stop another MAGA on SCOTUS.

@MTDems can't forfeit the seat.

[Eric Schultz @EricSchultz]

There is a legit chance to flip the Montana Senate seat this year. @AlaniBankhead would be a hero if she withdraws and we defeat Kurt Alme. Putting victory ahead of personal ambition isn’t something that will be forgotten.

There’s otherwise no real path to victory.

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

Praying for a miracle! ⚡️ #mtpol #mtsen

https://t.co/DpUh8FoVsi

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

@sirjamesa12 The Democratic party in MT does not have to replace! The Libertarian party didn't in 2020 and the state had no problem with it then. https://t.co/0Nez7tLUwe

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

@burgessev https://t.co/0Nez7tLUwe

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

@PollTracker2024 https://t.co/8pQdaIHzA4

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

So thankful Montana is still Montana! #mtpol

[Kellen Browning @Kellen_Browning]

Wrote about an increasingly uncommon phenomenon in today’s polarized era: a bipartisan alliance of GOP and Dems.

Derided by critics as the “Nasty Nine,” a group of Montana Republicans broke with their party to form a new majority in the state senate.
https://t.co/AIxFDQCOB2

[Phil Vischer @philvischer]

AIDS deaths and starvation rising in Africa... hospitals closing in refugee camps in Thailand... kids watching their grandparents being dragged away in the US.

It shouldn't be controversial to say that any movement that brings "bad news to the poor" is not a Christian movement.

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

@shay_ragar I'm so sad I missed this!

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

Where can I pre-order! 🤩

[James Pogue @jhensonpogue]

Let’s go

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

Thank 👏 you 👏 Senator 👏

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

Since Mr. Hegseth’s nomination last November, I have met with him and carefully reviewed his writings, various reports, and other pertinent materials. I closely followed his hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee and gathered substantial feedback from organizations, veterans, and Alaskans. After thorough evaluation, I must conclude that I cannot in good conscience support his nomination for Secretary of Defense. I did not make this decision lightly; I take my constitutional responsibility to provide advice and consent with the utmost seriousness.

I commend Pete Hegseth’s service to our nation, including leading troops in combat and advocating for our veterans. However, these accomplishments do not alleviate my significant concerns regarding his nomination. Managing the Department of Defense requires vast experience and expertise as the department is one of the most complex and powerful organizations in the world, and Mr. Hegseth’s prior roles in his career do not demonstrate to me that he is prepared for such immense responsibility. His leadership of two veteran organizations was marked with accusations of financial mismanagement and problems with the workplace culture he fostered.

Although he has recently revised his statements on women in combat since being nominated, I remain concerned about the message that confirming Mr. Hegseth sends to women currently serving and those aspiring to join. Women have served our nation with distinction, overcoming immense obstacles to excel in combat and leadership roles, and they deserve to know that their leader honors and values their commitment to our nation.

While the allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking do nothing to quiet my concerns, the past behaviors Mr. Hegseth has admitted to, including infidelity on multiple occasions, demonstrate a lack of judgment that is unbecoming of someone who would lead our armed forces. These behaviors starkly contrast the values and discipline expected of servicemembers. Men and women in uniform are held accountable for such actions, and they deserve leaders who uphold these same standards.

Above all, I believe that character is the defining trait required of the Secretary of Defense, and must be prioritized without compromise. The leader of the Department of Defense must demonstrate and model the standards of behavior and character we expect of all servicemembers, and Mr. Hegseth’s nomination to the role poses significant concerns that I cannot overlook. Given the global security environment we’re operating in, it is critical that we confirm a Secretary of Defense, however, I regret that I am unable to support Mr. Hegseth.

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

“The biggest threat to the US is not fascism but mafia state autocracy. Not 20th-century style dictatorship, but controlled demolition by a billionaire criminal network, abetted by complicit actors within the US government.”
https://t.co/O7Ldsy5F6z

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

Really proud of this one ❤️

[Montanans for Election Reform @MTElectReform]

"We are Montanans, and we love Montana. That has been the driving force behind our work this year, and each of us is committed to ongoing work to put Montana voters first. We hope our leaders, newly elected and seasoned alike, will join us." #mtpol #mtleg https://t.co/CjKEOaZqMG

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

Bookmarking this 🧵 for (near) future reference

[Matthew D. Taylor @TaylorMatthewD]

Yesterday Trump announced he's nominating Pete Hegseth as his Secretary of Defense.

Hegseth's a prominent Fox News personality & veterans advocate, but he also has strong ties to the Christian far right that I've not seen fully exposed yet.

Here's a thread w/ receipts... 1/

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

"American fascism will probably be the first which comes to power by democratic means and with democratic support." —Herbert Marcuse (1970)

[Caitie Butler @CaitieButler]

@SkyMtBlu Can 100% confirm the kids are all saying this at Jim Darcy in the Helena Valley!