In a story that was only lightly covered, the Billings Gazette reported earlier this week that Ed Tinsley of Helena has withdrawn his name from consideration for Montana’s U.S. Marshal.

The Gazette reported that Tinsley said the process was taking too long.

Sometimes the process of being a Presidential appointee does take a while as there are very thorough background checks with many questions and follow-up questions, interviews and more interviews of friends and associates. Continue reading →