Welcome to another edition of FT Now! This week Joe Biden officially
accepted his party's nomination for the presidency, while Bernie
Sander promised a Biden Administration would be a win for the radical
left. In Montana, Democrat Mike Cooney is trying to hide -
unsuccessfully - from his support for a sales tax. And in South Dakota,
Gov. Kristi Noem is showing the country what strong, independent
leadership looks like. Read below for more!

Sanders: We Must First Elect Biden, Then Keep Pushing Country Further
Left

What Happened:

During his speech at the DNC convention this week, Vermont Sen. Bernie
Sanders let the cat out of the bag when it comes why progressives should
vote for Joe Biden in November. "We're going to do everything that we
can to elect Biden and - after he's elected - move this country in as
progressive a way as we possibly can," said Sanders.

Why You Should Care:

Whether you buy into the idea that Joe Biden is a moderate or not, his
victory in November would be a victory for the progressive left -
including Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the policies
they support. Just something to think about!

What Happens Next:

Make no mistake: The Democratic Party has moved further and further to
the left in recent years. Expect more of the same from them - no matter
who's on the ballot.

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Leading Montana Political Experts Expose Mike Cooney's Shameless Spin
on Sales Tax Support

What Happened:

Democrat gubernatorial candidate Mike Cooney is trying to hide his
support for a statewide sales tax - and he's getting called out for
it.

Why You Should Care:

Despite Cooney's attempts to convince voters otherwise, he's a fan
of higher taxes. During his 44-year career, he's supported more than
$850 million in individual tax and fee increases. In 2004, he even went
so far as to request draft legislation for a 4% sales tax.

What Happens Next:

Cooney's claims continue to fail to pass the sniff test!

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Gov. Kristi Noem Rejects Trump's Virus Unemployment Relief, Citing
Healthy Economy Thanks to Not Locking Down

What Happened:

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced this week that she is turning
down federal assistance for her state to help mitigate damage from the
COVID-19 crisis. "South Dakota's economy, having never been shut down,
has recovered nearly 80% of our job losses," Noem said. "We're the only
state in the nation that didn't have extended unemployment benefits kick
in because our insured unemployment rate has been the lowest in the
nation."

Why You Should Care:

Rather than cave to pressure to adopt certain policies during the
pandemic, Gov. Noem's approach proves that governors know their states
the best - and one-size-fits-all plans don't necessarily work.

What Happens Next:

Expect more strong leadership from Gov. Noem.

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Thank you for reading this week's edition of FT Now.

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