Primary Becomes Purity Test for a State G.O.P.: ‘You Can’t Serve Two Masters’

A "nationally attuned right" is targeting Republican state legislators in Montana who have historically collaborated with Democrats. This effort is manifesting in nearly two dozen primary races on June 2, aiming to enforce a "purity test" within the state G.O.P. The primaries reflect a broader national conservative movement seeking to align state-level Republican parties more strictly with its ideology. This could significantly alter the legislative landscape in Montana by replacing moderate Republicans with more staunchly conservative candidates.