Speaking to CNN Capitol reporter Manu Raju, Republicans speculated Wednesday if one of the Montana Republicans is a plant for the Democratic Party.
Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) is one of eight Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Rosendale is facing a primary from Tim Sheehy as he makes a bid for the U.S. Senate.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is backing Sheehy over Rosendale.
“A lot of people are starting to wonder if Matt Rosendale is a plant from the Democrats,” an NRSC spokesperson told Raju.
“He is benefitting from millions of dollars in television ads from a Chuck Schumer-aligned super PAC and has been a great ally to Hakeem Jeffries and Nancy Pelosi in their efforts to take back the House,” the committee spokesperson added.
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The millionaire Sheehy was recently profiled by "The Missoulian," revealing the Minnesotan graduated from a prep school near the Twin Cities. He's lived in Montana for a little under 10 years and describes himself as a "part-time rancher."
The winner of the race will face off against Montana native Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), and other than being a Senator, he helps run his family's farm and butcher shop. A New York Times profile on him revealed he brings his own meat when he's in Washington.
