Montana News
Montana's candidates for governor will debate October 16th
With Montana News, I'm Eleanor Smith. The front-running candidates for governor have agreed to one debate ahead of the November election. It was unclear if Republican Governor Greg Gianforte and Democrat Ryan Bussy would have such a meeting. The two have been publicly sparring over scheduling a debate. Gianforte said he wouldn't agree to one until Bussy released his tax return, calling his challenger an "unserious" candidate. Bussy released his returns. He called Gianforte "the least transparent governor" in Montana's history for refusing to participate in two debates proposed by the Montana Television Network and Montana PBS. Gianforte did not offer an explanation on why he turned down those invitations. But now, a debate between the two is on the books for October 16th, hosted by NonStop Local and ABC Fox affiliate. Veteran political reporter Mike Denison and The anchor Bradley Warren will moderate.