Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has shifted his stance and agreed to debate his Democratic challenger, Ryan Busse, after Busse released ten years of his tax returns. Initially, Gianforte's campaign dismissed Busse as a 'not credible candidate', arguing that he had not been transparent enough by withholding his tax records. Following Busse's disclosure, which revealed an annual income of about $260,000 primarily from his work in the firearms industry, Gianforte's campaign manager stated that the governor now welcomes a debate. The two candidates are expected to participate in two upcoming debates in October, one hosted by Montana Television Network and another by a coalition of local media outlets. Busse expressed skepticism about Gianforte's previous excuses for avoiding debates, calling it a 'complete charade'. With the election approaching, Busse aims to gain momentum in a state that has traditionally favored Republican candidates.