Forstag has meteorologist's vote

When I heard Sam Forstag, a candidate for Montana’s western Congressional district, speak for the first time, I quickly sensed he was the leader Montana needs.

Because from the moment Sam walked on stage in Missoula, the energy shifted. Sam described so articulately how rich politicians were trying to make working people everywhere feel overwhelmed and hopeless. 

Sam’s words resonated deeply.

Sam reminded us, "We're not scared, or hopeless, we’re mad! And we’re ready to get to work doing something about it,” thousands of young people were on their feet, stamping and hollering like I can’t remember seeing at any political event in recent memory.

I took a friend to hear Sam speak recently. She left quite impressed. My friend says it best; he reminded her of JFK! I agree wholeheartedly! Here is the list of adjectives that I complied to describe Sam: energetic, passionate, compassionate, empathetic and a sincere lover of Montana.

He was a smokejumper, a union leader and has numerous endorsements including 32 Montana legislators many of whom are Republicans, former Republican Gov. Racicot and Democratic Gov. Bullock, Sen. Tester and many Montana unions. He is the only one that has lived very recently as a working-class Montanan.

For those of us who want real representation in Montana this November, we need to vote for someone who brings genuine energy, real experience, and big ideas— that person is Sam Forstag.

Mark Heyka is a retired TV meteorologist in Missoula.