I was surprised and disappointed to read that former Republican Montana Secretary of State (and current candidate for the Public Service Commission) Brad Johnson was charged with drunken driving.

Why was I surprised? I would hope that someone in Johnson’s position would be smarter than to get behind the wheel of an automobile after having a few drinks.

Why was I disappointed? Johnson is a good person from what I know of him and he did a pretty good job as Secretary of State. But for him to get behind the wheel and endanger the lives of families traveling on Montana’s roads really disappoints me.

It seems here in Montana even these political folks are just as dumb as the others who get behind the wheel after drinking. While one political party has not cornered the market on the reckless behavior, it appears the GOP has a substantial lead in this category. At their Party convention next month, I suggest the leaders of the Montana GOP tell their members that they are starting to be perceived as the party of drunks. Continue reading →