For the second time in 1996, Montana Senator Max Baucus visited Flathead High School, talking to students about the issues of his office and discussing political apathy among voters.
"I try to remind people that we are a democracy," said Baucus, "We need a very educated electorate that really knows what is going on."
As a solution to political apathy, Baucus suggested that education issues now faced in Congress are the key to America's future.
"The more people disengage, the more America is going downhill," he said.
Baucus defended his vote for the Brady Bill, requiring a background check on people attempting to purchase handguns.
"You do what you think is right. I voted my conscience," he said, "I strongly support the second Amendment of the constitution. The crime rate is increasing in America, and this is one way to curb this problem."
On his vote for the assault weapons ban: "I don't need an uzi to get my buck."
Baucus also discussed haircuts. His opponent, Dennis Rehberg, recently aired an ad accusing Baucus of paying $100 dollars for a haircut.
"This is a serious job, and I think candidates should respect voters and speak the issues. [The ad] really doesn't get to the heart of the matter. This is a serious job."
"Overall, he actually answered the questions and was honest," said senior Breean Thurber, "He had the guts to say 'I don't know the answer to that question."
So, did Baucus pay $100 for a haircut?
"No, I did not. The most I payed was $35."
Added the Senator: "Besides, it's a free country."