In the State of Montana, Greg Gianforte is possibly beating himself up today after a very bad judgment call in roughing up a Guardian reporter at an event where the candidate was setting up for an interview with Fox News. However, some voters appear to have appreciated the incident and one source even claim that Gianforte’s campaign funds saw a boost after the alleged ‘body slam’.
The incident took place at an event that was referred to as a volunteers barbeque and capped off a very rigorous campaign where Gianforte is running against Democrat Rob Quist. The seat for the U.S. Representative became vacant when Ryan Zinke was tapped by President Trump to fill the Secretary of the Interior position.
The Guardian, the Missoulian, and other Left-leaning newspapers have been going after Gianforte in a seemingly endless stream of negative stories since the special race had been initiated for the vacant seat. The race has been interesting, to say the least, where both candidates have been taken to task for their so-called “gaffes” on an array of subjects and issues.
Quisp, an ardent Sanders supporter, constantly rails on corporate America (you know, those guys that are actually employing people who “didn’t build their business”) and has stated that we don’t need another millionaire in Congress. While I agree with that last statement, I don’t think someone who believes that wealth needs to be re-distributed by a governmental body more well-known to pay $600 for a toilet seat should be in that seat either.
For his part, Gianforte is also an outspoken critic of the mainstream media and that is something we can all get on board for; unfortunately, there are ways to deal with unsavory reporters that don’t result in assault charges and national stories on MSNBC that involve the words “body slam.” I’m not sure exactly what happened, and really, neither does the media because there is only audio that captured the tousle, but it was witnessed by the entire Fox News team that was assembled for its interview with Gianforte.
Typically, in cases like this, it’s a pretty cut-and-dried case because there is normally video from someone’s phone that records the action. In this case, the altercation happened so quickly that no one had the chance to record it. From the audio on the next page, you can hear for yourself how quickly the situation turned from seemingly innocent to crazy.
I bet this wasn’t the first time this POS snowflake has been dropped on his melon.
Gianforte just won by a small margin
Snowflake on the right
we all know good and well this reporter goaded and shoved the mic in Gianforte’s face and demanded he talk to him…he was told to wait etc…but the liberal reporters goal it to make them blow, it’s like hit me hit me…they want the reaction unfortunately Gianforte gave….i don’t blame him for blowing…too bad tho because he fell right into the reporters agenda…get em mad…..and have a reaction and then they report SEE he hit me…boo hoo….the mean ole republican …
This is BS
Awww the poor little snowflake reporter !
Who would have thought harrasing someone would get your$#%&!@*kicked , the shame of it all !!
Everybody should kick that reporters ass
Stupid reporter. He goaded Gianforte into a confrontation. Typical liberal tactic. He got what he deserved.
Story has already changed…to no body slamming…
He needed to be assaulted. He’s a weirdo