Montana Gov. Steve Bullock: I can win back the states Donald Trump took
Two obstacles stand in the way of America once again
being the land of the free: the divisive presidency of Donald Trump and the
corrupting influence of big money in politics.
Uniting our country and creating real change in our
political system requires a Democratic nominee who can not only win in
Democratic strongholds, but also prevail in some states Trump won and one who
knows how to stand up to corporate money in politics.
I’m the only Democrat in this race who won a state
Donald Trump won. If Democrats want someone who can win back Iowa, Michigan,
Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, try someone who won Montana three times — first as
attorney general then twice as governor.
Once we win back the White House, we need a
president who can get things done. In Montana, even with a nearly 60%
Republican legislature, we passed progressive priorities like expanding
Medicaid and creating some of the toughest campaign finance laws in the country
to get corporate interests like the Koch brothers out of our elections.
On Day One as president, I will issue an executive
order to reduce the influence of big money in politics by increasing disclosure
rules.
Then I’ll build the bridges we need with Democrats
and Republicans to make sure everyone can see a doctor without breaking the
bank, to get America running on clean energy, and to build an economy where
every American has a fair shot at success.
I have no doubt that many fine candidates will run
for Senate in Montana. They can win, and I'll support them. So, why should the
governor of Montana run for president?
Because restoring America’s promise to her
hardworking people should be decided by the voters, not the pundits. It’s the
same belief that led a governor of Arkansas from a place called Hope to serve
as our 42nd president, and the son of a Kenyan father and Kansan mother with a
unique name to defy the pundits and become our 44th.
