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Could congressional retirements in Montana open the door for an Independent?

The surprise, last-minute retirement of Montana’s senior senator creates an opening for a strong Independent candidate in the historically purple state, but Democrats say backing him hands the Republicans a win.

NPR’s Kirk Siegler reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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