The first debate held in the race for Montana’s congressional seat was a three way event, including the Libertarian Party candidate, Mike Fellows.
Several times, Rehberg said Democrats in Congress have been unwilling to consider Republican initiatives.
Rehberg called for an “all of the above” energy plan that increased domestic production of fossil fuels while also promoting conservation and alternative energy.
“We can’t get a comprehensive energy bill through Congress,” he said. “We can’t even get a hearing.”
McDonald said more commercial vehicles should be run off natural gas as a way to reduced dependence on foreign oil.
Fellows said both Republicans and Democrats have driven the country away from the constitution and brought it into crisis.
“How’s life been with these two parties?” he said. “We have to bring this country back to constitutionality. The Libertarian Party can do that.”
The debate was held by the Montana Newspaper Association. Fellows’ website can be found here.