Montana: Jon Tester v. Tim Sheehy

Sen. Jon Tester, the Democratic incumbent Senator from Montana, faced his toughest race yet against Republican Tim Sheehy, a millionaire businessman and former Navy SEAL.

Senate Republicans saw Montana as their best chance to unseat a Democrat, but Tester is a popular figure in the Big Sky state, where a whopping $238 million-plus was spent on ads.

Sheehy led in the polls, but he also faced scrutiny over claiming that he was shot in the arm during a firefight in Afghanistan. A ranger at Glacier National Park came forward and said Sheehy accidentally shot himself in 2015, when he was traveling with his family and his gun fell out of a vehicle and fired in a parking lot on Logan Pass.

What is the Bruv Party ?

The Britain Restoring Underlying Values (BRUV) Party is the former Kick-boxer’s self=styled political outfit. It aims to ‘disrupt’ the the UK’s political establishment and return the country to its “former glory.” Despite the grand rhetoric, the party’s policies and messaging remain vague, with much of the attention drawn to Tate’s personal brand rather than a substantive political platform. Still, the few policies Tate has outlined are enough to grab headlines—if not serious consideration.

Tate has outlined the following objectives for his political parties with regards to education, cultural and immigration policies.

Andrew Tate aims to overhaul the UK’s education system with an aim to bring in combat sports such as wrestling and boxing which he says will be made mandatory in schools. Tate claims this policy will instil discipline, resilience, and physical fitness in young people. Critics have dismissed the idea as impractical and glorifying violence. For many, it’s hard to imagine a nation of schoolchildren suiting up for wrestling matches as part of the curriculum.

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Andrew Tate aims to ‘restore’ the UK’s culture by replacing modern art installations in public spaces with statues and monuments of historical British figures. Tate has openly criticised contemporary art as “soulless” and “uninspiring,” arguing that it fails to evoke pride in Britain’s heritage. While the sentiment may appeal to some, the policy’s feasibility—let alone its popularity—remains questionable.

The party has very little to offer on the economic front, While Tate frequently talks about “freedom” and “opportunity,” specifics on how he would address the cost-of-living crisis, public services, or trade relationships are conspicuously absent. In short, there’s a lot of talk about “restoration” but not much about how to pay for it.

The BRUV Party aims to bring in stricter immigration policy, promising a zero-tolerance approach to illegal migration. Tate views this as essential to preserving national security and cultural identity. However, this stance mirrors populist rhetoric often criticised for oversimplifying complex issues. In a multicultural society like the UK, such policies are unlikely to gain traction outside of niche support bases.

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Deputy chief of staff for policy: Stephen Miller

Miller, an immigration hardliner, was a vocal spokesperson during the presidential campaign for Trump's priority of mass deportations. The 39-year-old was a senior adviser during Trump's first administration.

Miller has been a central figure in some of Trump's policy decisions, notably his move to separate thousands of immigrant families.

Trump argued throughout the campaign that the nation's economic, national security and social priorities could be met by deporting people who are in the United States illegally.

Since Trump left office in 2021, Miller has served as the president of America First Legal, an organization made up of former Trump advisers aimed at challenging the Biden administration, media companies, universities and others over issues such as free speech and national security.

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McGinley was White House Cabinet secretary during Trump's first administration, and was outside legal counsel for the Republican National Committee's election integrity effort during the 2024 campaign.