Home / PoliticsPoliticsThe New York TimesPoliticsThe New York Times·Sep 2, 2026·1 min readBillionaires Sent Montana Prices Soaring. Can Democrats Capitalize?For years, Democrats have failed to harness the anger of Montanans contending with out-of-state wealth driving up costs. This year, a smokejumper thinks he can succeed.View original source — The New York Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldABC NewsWorldJun 16, 2026 · 1 minHow the explosion of the ultra-wealthy risks democracyABC NewsTechnologyBloombergTechnologyJun 9, 2026 · 1 minWill Billionaires Really Flee a California Wealth Tax?BloombergWorldABC NewsWorldJun 4, 2026 · 1 minDebate over house prices 'invokes terror' in politiciansABC NewsWorldThe HillWorldJun 16, 2026 · 1 minHouse Democrats eye affordability push, anti-corruption agenda if they win majorityThe Hill
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