Montana is not Washington, D.C.

Montanans expect a lot out of their elected officials, as well they should. Without regard to political party, they expect us to work together when we can and explain our differences with honesty when we cannot. They expect us to spend less time on spats in Helena, and more time on getting to work and strengthening our communities. More than anything, Montanans expect their elected officials to talk straight and be honest.

Unfortunately for all Montanans, some Republicans in Montana are starting to act a lot like Republicans in Washington D.C.

There is an old saying that goes, “If you...