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- ↑ Johnson, Charles S. (12 June 2011). "Shockley remains committed to seeking attorney general's seat in 2012 election". Ravalli Republic. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ↑ "Montana Viewpoint: Trump can leave a legacy of life, but he won't". Missoula Current. 28 December 2020.