HELENA, Mont. —Montana Gov.
Steve block announced Tuesday that he is seeking a Democratic presidential nomination to distinguish himself from nearly 20 candidates to become the only state in the field to win President Donald Trump's leadership in 2016. The 53-year-
The old governor is a centrist Democrat who has advanced party values when leading Republican legislatures and Republicans
Voters tend.
Block officially became his candidate in a video that ended months of speculation sparked by his political activities in Iowa, where Iowa hosted the nation's first presidential caucus in next February.
"What we need to do is get the country back on track and make sure everyone has a fair chance of success," he said in an interview with The Associated Press . ".
"I have been able to do something meaningful that affects the people of my state.
I believe there will be a strong welcome to this.
"The challenge he is currently facing is to get enough donors and support in the vote to qualify for the first Democratic debate in June.
He told reporters in his graduation High school appearance that he wanted to do it in the next month, but even if he didn't run, he would still go out and run.
"If no one is re-elected in the state where Donald Trump won, there will be a lack of debate," he said . ".
"I will go there as much as I can.
More broadly, as a white Trump
State Democrats, block, could face a tough battle to break through in a primary, defined by the former vice president
The leadership of President Biden and the progressive energy of a diversified political party Foundation.
Block plans twice. Layered argument.
He declared himself a rare Democrat who could beat the countryside and the small-town voters —
Helping Trump overthrow his constituency in key battleground states in 2016.
Block did it three times in Montana, and Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, only scored 36 points against Trump in Montana.
"We need someone who can win back some of the places that we lost in 16 years," said Block, adding, "Voters want someone they think they can win for them
But Mr. block stressed that he was in power with mainstream Democratic priorities.
He expanded Medicaid coverage to a tenth in Montana.
As part of the 6 million affordable health care bill, 2010 residents received marriage equality --sex couples.
He used executive orders to expand the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and to protect cyber neutrality, and he vetoed gun bills backed by the National Rifle Association and measures to severely limit abortion opportunities
He also spent several years advocating for more stringent political regulation of money, challenging the Supreme Court's Citizens joint ruling as attorney general, and then signing a law demanding darkness as governor
Monetary groups operating in the state disclosed their donors.
Last year, he sued the IRS for a change in the rules of the Trump administration, demanding that certain non-
Profitable institutions.
By giving priority to the use and protection of public land, he is aligned with naturalists, environmental activists and outdoor activists --
This is a key issue in many Western countries.
But as an energy leader, he sometimes disagrees with them.
Production states, such as when he criticized the Obama administration for "changing targets" and proposed strict carbon dioxide reduction in the current situation
A clean energy plan that no longer exists.
Most of his time in office was a scandal.
Free, occasional hiccups.
Earlier this year, Mr. Block warned others of a long-standing aide accused of working for the Democratic Governors Association during Mr. Block's presidency, later, it was managed by New York Mayor Bill de blasio.
Block attended the Paul McCartney concert in misurra on 2014, which also opened the door for critics to review his use of the national aircraft, causing him to have to pay back $7,000 for business and event travel.
The state's campaign regulator found that block's 2016 re-election campaign violated state law because he did not submit a timely report on expenses related to the use of the aircraft.
Block joined the Washington government
Jay Insley and former Colorado governor
John hickenlotta is the only state executive to compete for the nomination.
The governor of Montana may be one of the last Democrats to become one of the biggest presidential candidates in modern memory.
De Blasio is expected to announce a decision on whether to run for the White House this week.
Stacey Abrams in Georgia continues to indulge in speculation that she may release later this summer or fall.
Although block is not a household name, he is well-known and well-received in Democratic circles outside Montana.
He is currently chairman of the National Governors Association of both parties.
Some Democrats want him to challenge the Republican Party. S. Sen.
Steve Daynes was in 2020, but block insisted on Tuesday that he was focusing only on the presidential campaign.
"It's not a vanity project for me," said Block . ".
"I wouldn't be involved if I thought I had nothing really important to offer.
Block and his wife Lisa have three children, aged 16, 14 and 12.
Steve block graduated from Clermont McKenna College and Columbia Law School in California.
He spent part of his legal career in the Montana government and worked at a law firm in Washington, DC. C.
And prior to his election as Minister of Justice in 2008, he practiced private practice in Helena.
On 2012, he won the governor's election with a vote of 50 and was re-elected.
Trump won 56 votes on the same day, accounting for 2 per cent of the vote.
2 per cent of the presidential vote.
Barrow reports from N Hampton. H.