When people ask me why I vote for Democrats, I point no further than the Copper Kings of Butte during the 20th century. The Copper Kings kicked working people in the teeth. They slashed wages. They broke up Unions. They bought off politicians, and denied countless families from experiencing the American Dream.
As I see it, the Montana Democratic Party stands for one simple lesson: opportunity for everyone. We go after big corporations and reign in price gouging. We cut taxes for working families. We reduce the costs of healthcare, prescription drugs, energy bills and housing.
The Copper Kings aren’t gone: they’ve just changed. Now, property management companies based in New York and Los Angeles raise our housing prices. Pharmaceutical companies raise our healthcare costs with no accountability. And the now-prevalent service industry pays stagnant wages we can barely live on. Today, the wealthiest 10% of society controls about 70% of America’s wealth according to the Federal Reserve.
While tech-billionaires like Republican Greg Gianforte buy themselves elections and sell Montana to the highest bidder, the Montana Democratic Party will fight for the American Dream and lower costs for working families. Vote Jon Tester, Monica Tranel, and Ryan Busse in 2024!
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