It’s been a summer of frustration for Montana Democrats, with many of the party’s high-profile leaders opting to back independent candidate Seth Bodnar for U.S. Senate instead of party nominee Alani Bankhead. Near the red-hot center of the skirmish is Emily Marburger, the party’s executive director. Marburger talks with MTFP political reporter Tom Lutey about the Senate brouhaha, her plans to rebuild the state party from the grassroots up, and the rising influence of Toasty the endorsement dog.