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Yesterday, Montana Cowgirl published an attack on David Lenio, and me, written by Jon Hutson. To make sure I knew about it, Hutson sent me a Tweet. So did a Martha Hutson. And a fellow named Frederick Clarkson, who works at Political Research Associates, an east coast outfit.
Versions of that attack, focusing on just Lenio, now are appearing at:
That’s probably a short list. The standard headline is “White Banker’s Son Threatens To Shoot School Kids And Jews, Gets Get Outta Jail Free Card” or a variation thereof.
Hutson would have been a prosecution witness had the case gone to trial. Now he’s excoriating Flathead County Attorney Ed Corrigan for negotiating a possible plea bargain with Lenio.
Has Hutson gone rogue? You decide. Will Lenio get a fair shake? I hope so, but Hutson’s campaign isn’t making that easier. It’s a shame that some in Montana, who really should know better, endorse what he’s doing.