However, if the Governor chooses to hold this office while campaigning for President, he must do as all other state elected officials do, and leave his political activism on the campaign trail and off state property.”īullock ended his letter saying 'Montanans can take pride in knowing that our state strives to be a welcoming place where all people are valued equally.' “As a presidential candidate, we understand the Governor is trying to stand out among some of the most well-financed, radical, left wing ideologues in America. They also said Bullock, who is among nearly two-dozen Democrats now running for president in 2020, may be using it for political gain.
“Our state flag is a way we celebrate the Rights of all Montanans every day and it should never be off display for political gain.” “This was an unmistakable act of disrespect to our state and the people and institutions we serve - and beneath the office of Governor,” they wrote. Hertz and Sales wrote a letter Monday to the governor. The removal of the state flag prompted hundreds of comments on social media, including postings by several lawmakers, some of whom were angry about the decision. Kevin Hamm, president of Big Sky Pride, said earlier this week he asked the governor to fly the flag, which Hamm said he provided.
