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Colin Wood's avatar

Congratulations on making this decision and embarking on this challenge, Wes. “The Man in the Arena” is the best known excerpt from Teddy Roosevelt's Citizenship in a Republic speech. That's what immediately came to mind for me here. But the whole thing is worth reading in full. America needs more of that. Thank you in advance for devoting you time and energy to this important endeavor. Just sent you a few bucks. Godspeed.

Andrew Bearman's avatar

Excellent decision, sir. I hope you are successful. BEST OF LUCK!

LeftCoastie's avatar

This is EXCELLENT news! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Marla Stults's avatar

That's great news! Montana needs you especially at this time in our history where protections are being erased on a nearly weekly basis.

Emma Ashcraft's avatar

Excellent! Good news to see!

Dash's avatar

Excellent news! Wish I could vote for you!

Bryan's avatar

Fantastic! Well done Wes, I hope you prevail as Montana and the entire country need more citizens like you to stand up and do what is right for

Mike Sowden's avatar

This is excellent news. I say this as some bloke in the UK so this isn't my scene, but I really appreciate the energy you bring to this newsletter, so it'll be great seeing you take that to the level of local government when so much is broken and divisive (and unpopular!) over there & the land needs infinitely better stewards than it has right now.

Corey Tucker's avatar

You're amazing Wes and you have a wealth of knowledge to bring to the table to help local Montanans have a more equitable life. I love your values on the issues and especially public lands. I know you are going to be successful. It's not an if, it's when you get into office. Rooting for you from the small state of CT, with the big heart. It made me smile seeing my photo on the cover of your video! So awesome meeting you when I was in Montana in August. Let me know how I can continue to contribute. I've got skills. =)

Jarl von Arlyon's avatar

Bravo, Wes !!! It would be better if you were the Governor of Montana !! Montana needs you !!

Carol Ann Power's avatar

Greed kills and destroys everything.

Why can’t people be humble without being less than, kind first without judgement?

Kindest regards and respect

Carol Power

Johannesburg

South Africa

The Wild Matters's avatar

Heartfelt thanks and a salute for standing up to change things. I don't live in Montana, but if I did, I would certainly vote for you. Wish we had somebody like you in Utah.

Julie Marini's avatar

Glad you put your hat in the ring. 👏

Unevieuxsac's avatar

Excellent idea! I know you will be one great asset to the people, environment and wildlife of the State of Montana.

Richard Wallace's avatar

Amazing! Just donated!

Susan Moore's avatar

Great decision!