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“Save America Tuesdays”: On October 1st we gathered at the Republican Headquarter at 4:30 pm. We were waving flags and holding up signs in support of our candidates. What a hoot! Locations may change, but please join us for fun with friends next week!  A very uplifting experience with lots of support shown by those passing by. Some had less encouraging sign language to share, but they are forgiven, because they knoweth not what they are doing. We will save America for them also, regardless.

BETTER DAYS AHEAD!

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Protect the Unborn!

Dr. Annie Bukacek with Montana Prolife Coalition Gives Good Information on How We Can Help Protect the Unborn – And Our Constitution!

(Check at the bottom of this post for pictures – memes – to share)

GALLATIN/PARKPROLIFE: Please email your local paper and if possible Helena IR and Billings Gazette with a letter to the editor why to vote NO on CI-128 that will be on the November 2024 ballot.  With passage of this initiative, Montana will officially become one of the most pro-abortion states in the union.  We cannot let this happen.

                      :  https://form.jotform.com/63125603706147

                                               oped@missoulian.com;        ledger@blackfoot.net

                                                 https://mtstandard.com/forms/online_services/letter/;    news@dillontribune.com

                         letters@billingsgazette.com;      editor@helenair.com

Today’s talking points focus on the portion of CI-128 that focus on the reproductive rights of girls and women (at the expense of the life of their unborn baby).

Abortion Never Necessary To Save The Life Of The Mother

Do not be fooled by the language of the pro-abortion CI-128.  The prolife movement does not place the rights of the unborn over that of the mother — but gives equal rights to life for all humans, irrespective of age.  Everett Koop, prior US Surgeon General, pediatrician for 38 years (witnessing many high-risk births), states he never saw a case where abortion was needed to save the mother’s life.  An international symposium on maternal healthcare concluded abortion is never medically necessary to save the life of the mother.  The reason such cases do not exist is that if a woman has a medical problem that requires surgery to save the mother’s life, if everything reasonable is done to save both mother and child and the child dies, that is not abortion.  It is easy to see the difference between performing a surgery to save the life of the mother and a procedure the intention of which is to destroy the life of the unborn child.  The difference is one of motivation, though loss of the child can occur in either case.  The more common complications of pregnancy like eclampsia occur after 20 weeks, when the child can survive outside the womb.  VOTE NO on highly deceptive Pro-Abortion CI-128.

 

Medical care for ECTOPIC/TUBAL PREGNANCIES and MISCARRIAGES are not illegal and do not need a constitutional right

Pro-abortion people would like you to believe CI-128 is needed to protect women’s reproductive rights by protecting the “health” of mothers.  Using the word “health” of mother is what opened the door to abortion for treatable and passing health conditions, such as anxiety or depression.  Understand: Medical treatments for ectopic/tubal pregnancies and miscarriages are not illegal and do not need a constitutional right.  Ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages were not investigated for criminality prior to Roe v Wade.  Arguments for CI-128 are dishonest, not based on facts.  VOTE NO on Pro-Abortion CI-128.

The ABORTION INDUSTRY includes LACK of INFORMED CONSENT

Don’t let the pro-abortion language of CI-128 fool you into believing it will promote voluntary full consent.  Abortion leaders would like you to believe abortions performed include full-informed consent of the mother.  Yet, the abortion industry is known for instances that lack informed consent, especially among the younger mothers.  Many girls and women in an unplanned pregnancy are not being given enough information to make an informed choice.  In one survey, 67% said they received no counseling beforehand; 84% reported they received inadequate counseling beforehand; 79% were not counseled about alternatives.  Another study showed over 50% of pregnant mothers who get abortions claimed they were coerced by parents, grandparents, peers, abortion industry workers, or the father of the child.  Lack of information, lack of informed consent, coercion:  This is the opposite of serving the rights of mothers.  VOTE NO on Pro-Abortion CI-128.

 

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Annie Bukacek MD

President, Montana ProLife Coalition

Signage to Stop CI-128

Message forwarded by Ann Bukacek – speaking up for the little ones

To all 40 DFL leaders, volunteers, and all pro-life people: 40 Days for Life (40 DFL) update from Mike Hanson, Leader, Flathead County …

As some of you know, 40 DFL Campaign Director Steve Karlen issued a positive response to long-time Flathead 40 DFL board member Bill Myers’ request, in May 2024, to focus this fall’s campaign on the vigil in front of the abortion facility AND on signage to stop pro-abortion constitutional initiatives.

Per attached copy of e-mails from Steve Karlen to me, all 40 DFL campaigns nationwide are now authorized to use signage to stop constitutional initiatives.

CI-128 must be stopped in Montana. So, signage – with language approved by national 40 DFL – is now ready. The signs have been printed by Rick Jore and Bill Myers, who formed “Saving Babies: No CI-128.”

Also, Steve Karlen recommended that we pray / witness with our CI-128 signs in the most highly-visible, high-traffic locations. Locally, this will be Main and Idaho (US 2 and US 93) and other high-traffic locations.

Bill Myers has volunteered to drive around Montana for the next 6-7 weeks and deliver the signs we have printed to any county seat or city wanting signs.

We need committed volunteers NOW, especially in eastern Montana. So, call friends, relatives, etc. Talk won’t get this done. The Lord wants our response with action NOW! (See 1Timothy 1:12.) Call Bill Myers at (406) 885-6752 or me, Mike Hanson, at (406) 314-7826, or e-mail me at mikester55@hotmail.com.

Please disseminate this e-mail far and wide. May God be with all of us during this campaign to stop CI-128.

Yours in Christ,
Mike Hanson

Guidelines: In the guidelines, Sean Carney, President of 40 DFL, stated the following:

“This year there are many petitions and ballot initiatives that attempt to establish a constitutional right to abortion. We encourage all people of good will to educate people about these initiatives, to get out the vote and to vote NO on all initiatives that enshrine
abortion “rights” and to vote YES on all initiatives that protect the unborn and that protect LIFE.

(September 22, 2024)

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Save America – Be Part of Tim Sheehy’s Winning Team!

The work to win the US Senate seat for Tim Sheehy is really ramping up. Thomas Manninen is leading the charge in Northwestern Montana. Door-to-door information to prospective voters was started in Polson Saturday, September 7, and a team has gathered to begin phone calls to reach those who may not realize yet how important their voices are. Save America Thursdays phone banking goes from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Picture: Thomas giving Lynn Haueter instructions on the use of the app for working the phones. Lynn is coordinating a team to make phone calls and one for knocking on doors on Save America Saturdays.

You can do it too!

If you’d like to participate and help Tim Sheehy nab the very crucial seat in the US Senate and ensure that Montana is kept Montana, contact Thomas Manninen! Email: manninen.thomas@gmail.com.

Remember: We the People are the army that is going to Save America. But it takes each and every one of us to activate one way or another – working with Lynn is a fun way to do it!

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Pick up Campaign Signs at HQ

You can support our candidates by posting their signs!

We have opened our Headquarters which is located at 48905 Suite B, US HWY 93 (in the same complex as the Polson UPS Store). Many visitors have already shown up to help our candidates by getting yard signs. Plenty of signs now also available for the gubernatorial candidate, Greg Gianforte, and our candidate for attorney general, Austin Knudsen.

The Headquarters will be open Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays 12pm-5pm. Hours may vary depending on available volunteers.

We will print some signage, but for now, we will only be allowing one candidate campaign sign per family as the campaign signs are limited and in high demand. There is also merchandise for sale. Plan on stopping by!

Welcome! 

Support New Warriors!

New names will be seen on the Lake County ballots in November. Redistricting changed things up to where Linda Reksten now represents HD13, and someone new needed to step up for HD12. We are fortunate: Tracy Sharp is doing it!

Joe Read has done an awesome job for the county and beyond, but his term ended, so we needed someone new to fill the seat. How about this: David Passieri is now running for HD91!

David was our guest speaker at the Pachyderm meeting on August 23 at the Rural Fire House on Regatta Rd in Polson. Here is a short bio: Biography

Be there for future informational Pachyderm meetings! September 13, Linda Reksten will speak on good policies to promote in addition to those where she has already gained victories.

Please do what you can to help our new warriors accomplish the goal of preserving our values!

For one thing, we can all help with name recognition. The Lake County Republicans have opened their headquarters next to the UPS store at the west end of Memorial bridge in Polson. Be sure to stop in and pick up the voter card, some yard signs and more! Opening hours will be 10-5 Mon-Sat and 12-5 on Sundays. Hours will vary within that frame, depending on available volunteers.

More new names to be found on the down-ballot: State Senate District 46 – Charles Headley (Montana Free Press Election Guide); House District 15 – Ralph Foster (fostermthd15.net).

The voter guide is worth studying before the elections. The down-ballot candidates are very important for implementing America First policies from grassroots up! Note the justices: non-partisan candidates who will not have a party designation helping you on the ballot. Cory Swanson and Dan Wilson – the two “sons”! These judges will adhere to the Constitution.

To print the card, or to get a larger view, click below:

MT Election Voter card NOV 5

Note: Headquarters Open

You can support our candidates by posting their signs!

We have opened our Headquarters which is located at 48905 Suite B, US HWY 93 (in the same complex as the Polson UPS Store). Opening hours depend on volunteers signing up, but many visitors have already shown up to help our candidates by getting yard signs!

The Headquarters will be open Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays 12pm-5pm. Hours may vary depending on available volunteers.

We will print some signage, but for now, we will only be allowing one candidate campaign sign per family as the campaign signs are limited and in high demand. There is also merchandise for sale. Plan on stopping by!

Welcome!   

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Meet Candidates at The Shoe in Polson

Candidate forums – an easy way to get educated on choices at the ballot box

On August 24 at the Finley Point Barn, attendees had the opportunity to hear from many of the candidates who are looking to work for us to keep Montana the place we all love and cherish: David Passieri (House District 91), Tracy Sharp (House District 12), Linda Reksten (House District 13), Ralph Foster (House District 15), Gale Decker (Lake County Commissioner), and Jennifer Fielder (Public Service Commission). Messages were also conveyed from candidates who could not participate in person: James Brown (Candidate for State Auditor), Ryan Zinke (US House Representative), Tim Sheehy (US Senate Candidate).  The event was opened by Frank Mutch, and MC’d by the co-author of “A Canary in a Coal Mine”, Charles Garner. Closing comments were made by Tanner Smith (House Representative, former Gubernatorial Candidate and now a GOP National Committeeman).

It is amazing how eye-opening it is to hear from those who are willing to do so much heavy lifting for us to preserve our values and our lifestyle. Who knew what a difference the Public Service Commission can make, for example? It becomes very clear how important it is that every citizen registers to vote and uses that voice to help those who make so many sacrifices for us. Candidate forums are great opportunities to learn about each candidate and what they stand for – be educated when you fill out your ballot!

(From left to right: Jennifer Fielder, PSC candidate; David Passieri, HD91 candidate; Charles Garner, Master of Ceremonies – author, pastor, historian; Frank Mutch lightening the mood; Jack Curren representing US House Rep candidate Ryan Zinke; Linda Reksten, HD13 candidate)

Please read this letter from Tim Sheehy, our candidate for the US Senate, who will help #RetireTester!

Tim Sheehy Letter to Central Committee Leaders

Another forum is already in the making for October at The Shoe in Polson. Please plan on attending!

Promote Good Policy

Linda Reksten, who is one to work hard to implement good policies is under attack in articles submitted against her. To help support her and any other of our candidates, here is contact information gathered by Julie Reffner for you to use:

2020 PUBLICITY CONTACTS FOR NEWSPAPERS AND LOCAL RADIO

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Get informed on the policy issues that our candidates want to work on once elected. This will help you see the importance of your vote! The Finley Point Candidate Forum on August 24 was well worth the time to attend! Another opportunity to hear from our candidates is planned for September 2nd, 2-6 pm, at The Shoe in Polson.

At the Candidate Forum August 24, Linda Reksten explained how much work there is still to be done to bring back the proficiency of Montana school children to a level where it used to be – 3rd in the nation!

Linda is now running for House District 13. She succeeded to pass several good bills during the last session. As an example, Proficiency Based Learning. Here is a list of key issues for 2024:

Remember, campaigning to be elected in order to support good policy does cost money. Newspaper ads, mailers, radio ads, etc. Please consider donating to Linda’s campaign to help her get elected! The opponent has more money in her purse – leading by some $1200, so it wouldn’t take that large of a contribution from each America First Patriot to help her get ahead.

1. Donations can be sent to this campaign address:
Reksten4mthouse
PO Box 1083
Polson, MT 598602. The donation limit is $450.00 per person but any donation is welcomed.

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