Daines, Bullock square off over virus in first Senate debate
(WorldNews Politics)

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Candidates clashed over the coronavirus response during Montana`s first U.S. Senate debate, as Republican incumbent Sen. Steve Daines faced his Democratic opponent, Gov. Steve Bullock, in a competitive race that Democrats hope to win in their quest to regain control of the Senate. As the number of coronavirus cases in the state remains high, the candidates agreed on the need to prioritize public health over the economy. But they diverged in their assessment of the response thus far. Daines applauded President Donald Trump`s handling of the pandemic, saying Trump has “led boldly.” Bullock said the federal government has politicized the response, rather than focusing on...