Presidential Ratings and Predictions - Montana

[NOVA Green]

Moving from Likely R to Safe R.

Trump appears to have consolidated much of the Rep base of evangelicals and rural Plain State regions of the country over the past month, and although Montanans can be ornery and vote for political mavericks (imho Bernie would have done quite well here), Hillary Clinton is not the type of Democrat, nor is there a huge pool of college educated suburban professionals floating around to poach.

Not to mention the wedge issue of "Guns" plays heavily in Trump's favor in a state where a majority of households own firearms for hunting, target shooting, protection against local wildlife and self defense in many rural areas where there is limited law enforcement and long response times.