Buy local, vote local - vote Rob Quist

The hypocrisy of letter writers supporting New Jerseyite Gianforte is astounding.

Gianforte’s entire campaign, and that of his dark money-fueled PAC, is to discredit Rob Quist because of his inability to pay some unforeseen medical expenses. Republicans seem to think that disqualifies Mr. Quist from holding office. It seems a bit ironic given that these same folks all voted for Donald Trump, a cretin of an individual — an admitted sexual predator — who brags about his (at least) four bankruptcies and his practice of not paying his own bills (“It’s smart business”). He has stiffed contractors and tradesmen by the hundreds on his construction projects. He has been sued more than 2,500 times for non-payment of bills. Then he countersues those he owes money knowing they can’t afford the legal fees to defend themselves against his team of attorneys. Nice role model.

Rob Quist is a Montana icon who has brought immeasurable joy and happiness to people his entire adult life. Some of my fondest memories of the 1970s involve M2WB and Fort Kalispell, Aber Day, the River Bottom Boogies in Polson and the Retta Mary on Flathead Lake. From the ’70s forward he and his bands have brought people of all stripes together, not just in Montana, but around the world. Their music, and the message behind it, has consistently united us despite income, political affiliation, religion or race. From Missoula to Miles City, from Larsland to Laurel, we are all better for having been exposed to this talented man and his gifts. His proven communication skills and ability to relate to people across the spectrum will serve us well in Washington.

The science-denying one-percenter from Jersey with no discernible message other than negativity, well, not so much. I say buy local, vote local. Put Quist in the Congress.

—Brian Wood

Whitefish