Welcomeuld like to visitors joining us across the state on montana public radio, yellowstone public radio, and the northern news network. We utilize our inclusion requirements, which are available on the website at montanapbs. Org. In our studio this evening, montanas United States representatives, welcome. And the Lieutenant Governor, democrat mike cooney. We appreciate having everyone here in person. We appreciate having everyone here in person. We are safely distanced and ready for a debate. We have a slightly different format tonight. Each candidate will have an initial 90 seconds to answer the question. Afterwards, there will be an open discussion period with a chance of rebuttals and direct exchanges. Afterwards, there wiln open discussion period with a chance of rebuttals and direct exchanges. We will then finish the debate with a 90 second closing statement from each candidate. The pandemic. Montana is seeing a recent spike in covid19 cases. Just today, the states i record 504
Today. That adds to the fire danger, mary. Thats right. Here we go again, dealing with extreme heat, dangerous fire weather conditions as we go through the day and into tomorrow. In fact it gets even hotter still. First, looking at that red flag warning in effect for the areas highlighted in red, inland valleys, Santa Cruz Mountains already seeing gusts 50 to 60 Miles Per Hour. The peak winds with the offshore wind event is happening now. I am continuing to watch winds ramp up this morning. Low relative humidity values and extreme fire danger and a wind advisory because of the strong wind gusts for north bay mountains, foothills, possible downed trees and power lines, record breaking high temperatures. This is 20 degrees above average for this time of year and tomorrow we will see temperatures sky rocket and get even hotter tomorrow. Well talk more about what you can expect in your neighborhood coming up. Lets check with gianna who is tracking the hot spots including the altamont where
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Allegations about balance being lost and stolen. And as of last night, questions about what happens if one or more candidates is incapacitated. But its important to us to remember that only three days ago, led to any of us seems like months ago. The president once again alleged to a National Audience and with no evidence that the voting leads to fraud. He also refused to say that he will access the results of the election. Except. I think for a nation when we are bracing ourselves for what happens when the polls close on november 3rd. Although it is important to say and we say this often that in none of it self is does not indicate that the results are illegitimate. May be useful to learning the results hours after the polls closed. All all likelihood there would not happen this year and that is okay. So how does this all work exactly. What is the law. What is the constitution say and where does the constitution silent freighted that is what is today is about. We are very lucky to have