Shame on the governor

Like many Americans across the nation, my wife and I stayed up late on election night to watch the returns. At 11:30 p.m., Gov. Schweitzer appeared on the local news leading a Tester pep-rally in Missoula. In a matter of minutes, he managed to insult everyone in the Flathead Valley by doing a "Baby Hughey" impersonation of "those people in the Flathead counting votes, "dah, 1… dah, 2… dah, 3…" (The impersonation was remarkably natural by the way.)

To the cheers of the crowd he exclaimed, "Those people in the Flathead always vote the wrong way." And he encouraged his supporters to have a "strong drink" or two or three.

What a shameful display of leadership and embarrassment to Montanans you are, Mr. Schweitzer. Taking unnecessary shots at the valley you called your home, including those who have supported you and those dedicated people who volunteered their time to ensure our right to vote — the "right" or the "wrong" way.

Your unwarranted insults of the good people of the Flathead Valley only works to further polarize our state and only serves your personal agenda and nothing more.

You owe your state an apology for such an embarrassing display and attempt at stand-up comedy. I would recommend you don't quit your day job, but I'm not sure that saying applies here. Until then, have another drink and tell us how you really feel.

Clint Walker

Whitefish