RELEASE: Rosendale Releases First TV Ad in the Battle of the Flat-Tops

HELENA, Mont. – Glendive Rancher Matt Rosendale released his campaign’s first ad today of the 2018 U.S. Senate race. 

“Haircut,” a 30-second ad airing statewide on TV and digital, shows Matt’s wife, Jean, giving him a buzz cut and speaking to his record of cutting spending and refusing a pay raise as State Auditor.
 

 
“For Matt, cutting spending is personal,” said Jean Rosendale. “When Montana’s budget was in crisis, Matt cut his operating costs by 23%. When they passed the pay raise for politicians, Matt didn’t take it – only one who didn’t.”

Matt Rosendale serves exactly as he campaigns and he means business about cutting spending. 

“You know government needs a haircut. If we keep their spending down that’s more money in your pocket. I practice what I preach,” said Matt Rosendale.

Background:
As State Auditor, Matt Rosendale cut operating costs by 23%.
Matt Rosendale refused a statutory pay increase, while all other statewide elected officials and judges took a pay increase. 

Script:
Jean Rosendale: For Matt, cutting spending is personal.
When Montana’s budget was in crisis, Matt cut his operating costs by 23%.
And when they passed the pay raise for politicians, Matt didn’t take it – only one who didn’t.
Matt Rosendale: You know government needs a haircut.
If we keep their spending down that’s more money in your pocket.
I practice what I preach.
Just ask my wife.
Jean Rosendale: Oh, he’s cheap alright.
Matt Rosendale: I’m Matt Rosendale and I approve this message.