Sam Forstag held a Missoula rally backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, centering his Montana congressional campaign on affordability, housing, health care and child care ahead of the June 2 primary.
Sam Forstag used a Missoula rally with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to sharpen a campaign message centered on affordability ahead of Montana's June 2 primary.
Local reporting from KPAX said Forstag framed the race around the cost of living, with housing, health coverage and child care among the issues he highlighted. He also criticized wealthy donors and corporate influence in politics.
Ocasio-Cortez told the crowd to elect Forstag to Congress, underscoring the high-profile support he brought to the event.
The rally fits a broader theme in Forstag's campaign. Earlier coverage by Montana Free Press described him as emphasizing affordability, health care and housing in the western Montana Democratic primary.
Forstag is running for Montana's western U.S. House seat, and the Missoula rally comes just days before voters head to the polls.
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With the primary approaching, the rally gives Forstag a fresh local peg to reinforce his message on costs and to show support from one of the party's most visible national figures.
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