Congressman Who Choke-Slammed Reporter Brags Of Defeating ‘Leftist Media’

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 6: Rep. Greg Gianforte (R-MT) speaks during the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Capitol Hill, December 6, 2017 in Washington, DC. The tree is a 79-foot-tall Engelmann Spruce... WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 6: Rep. Greg Gianforte (R-MT) speaks during the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Capitol Hill, December 6, 2017 in Washington, DC. The tree is a 79-foot-tall Engelmann Spruce tree that was grown in Montana.(Drew Angerer/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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Rep. Greg Gianforte (R-MT) almost blew his last election by choke-slamming a reporter for daring to ask him questions, then lying about how the assault happened. But in his mind (or at least his latest fundraising email), he’s still the victim.

Gianforte’s campaign sent out an email asking for money on Monday that included a claim that he’d not only had to beat beat his Democratic opponent but the “leftist media” in his special election last year.

“We were able to win a tough, close victory against the Democrats and the leftist media in the most expensive Congressional contest in Montana history,” reads the fundraising letter, signed by Gianforte.

That’s an interesting turn of phrase for Gianforte, who won his race last year even after tackling Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs, breaking his glasses in the process, after Jacobs pressed him on his stance on the GOP’s Obamacare repeal plan.

He compounded that attack by lying about what happened, a story he later had to walk back. After pleading guilty to the attack he promised Jacobs an in-person meeting, which he’s since refused to hold unless Jacobs agrees that it’s off-the-record.

Gianforte’s six-point victory last summer came partly because much of Montana’s vote had already been cast via early voting when he attacked Jacobs. Democrats think they have an outside shot at defeating him in the Republican-leaning state.

Gianforte’s team didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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  1. Just another soul-less GOP multi-millionaire looking to use Other people’s money to stroke his bigly ego…

  2. Next thing you know, he will be bragging about beating up women.

    Scumbag.

  3. Montanans can go fuck themselves. With this stupid plug, no less.

  4. Dear Friend
    I hope you join me in supporting might makes right. Though not in the case of Rand Paul’s neighbor of course. Although the RNC raised millions for my pure campaign last year, I’d like to take the time to remind you that if you don’t contribute to my campaign, cowards and commies - I mean feminist former fetuses - will take over the state and make you have clean water and air. Lend your crucial support to my campaign and donate.
    Sincerely,
    Gianforte

  5. Yeah I’m not too confident in Tester’s re-election considering they put this douchenozzle into office.

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