Political Puzzle: Text ignites possibility of UM President's run for Senate

Bodnar plans Senate run as an independent, and Tester’s apparent support angers Democrats in Montana

University of Montana President Seth Bodnar is expected to run for U.S. Senate as an independent, part of an elaborate plan apparently backed by former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in a move that has angered Democrats.

Bodnar confirms Senate run as an independent, and Tester’s apparent support angers Montana Democrats

A text message allegedly sent by former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester states not only that a Democrat cannot win the race, but that the party’s brand had become a drag on his last two elections.

Political Puzzle: Text ignites possibility of UM President's run for Senate

A political puzzle unfolded Wednesday in Montana after an article highlighted a text from former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester that seemed to indicate University of Montana President Seth Bodnar's potential run for Senate.The report was published Wednesday by Lee Enterprises.Tester's text circulated widely across political circles in Montana.WATCH OUR COVERAGE: Political Puzzle: Text ignites possibility of UM President's run for SenateThe text outlines w…