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Buttigieg endorses independent Seth Bodnar in Montana Senate race

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Pete Buttigieg chose to endorse independent Seth Bodnar over the Democratic Senate nominee, Alani Bankhead. Bodnar says he will not caucus with Democrats if he wins.

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Both outlets center Pete Buttigieg’s endorsement of independent Seth Bodnar over the Democratic Senate nominee in Montana. The Hill is the only one to note that a Democrat remains on the ballot and to frame the endorsement as part of “a string of Democratic efforts” to swing the race. CBS News alone adds Bodnar’s statement that he would not caucus with Democrats if elected.

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