Martz shows poor judgment againOur view

Martz shows poor judgment again

Our view

Once again Gov. Judy Martz has taken an action that should embarrass her.

She appeared at a property rights forum in Fort Benton May 3 that featured former U.S. Rep. Helen Chenoweth-Hage and her husband, Wayne Hage. Chenoweth-Hage, a Republican from Idaho, is a member of the far-right fringe that has unfortunately gained some voice in the national party.

For instance, she's argued that the federal government has been involved in a land grab because it needs help to pay off the federal debt.

"The nation's debt is much greater than has been admitted becau...