Well, it’s not often we get to say this — in fact, it may be the first and last time — but thank you, President Donald J. Trump. No, not for wrecking international alliances, raising our taxes through tariffs, starting an international trade war, and increasing the national deficit, but for something truly unexpected: Taking Bill Mercer out of Montana’s gubernatorial sweepstakes and plunking him onto the federal bench instead. Seriously, thank you. Bill Mercer was shaping up to be a real contender for governor. A Republican with actual brain cells, a résumé longer than a CVS receipt, and the uncanny ability to talk policy until even the policy wonks nod off. He’s been U.S. Attorney, a Department of Justice insider, and a prolific legislator (39 sponsored bills in 2025). But now, th

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