Montana candidates draw distinctions on support of BLM nominee
President Donald Trump’s nomination of William Pendley as director of the Bureau of Land Management has become a flashpoint in Montana’s upcoming election.
The Senate confirmation process could put Republican Sen. Steve Daines, who is facing a competitive reelection bid against Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock, in a difficult position as he works to emphasize his conservation record while also supporting the White House.
Democrats, including Bullock, have been using Pendley’s nomination to highlight their conservation work and to criticize their opponents for not standing up to protect public lands.
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