Dear Editor: Keep Your Eyes Open

Dear Editor,

The most frequent question I get from Montana voters since the last legislative session has been, "Republicans have the majority in the legislature; so how on earth did multiple liberal ideas pass?" That is a legitimate and frustrating question. Much has been said in the recent past about political party bosses and control, but that is just a deflection from addressing the real concern. In reality, voters support and advocate for the values and ideas behind a party or legislator. Republicans have in the past stood firm on the ideals of a small efficient government which is why I a...