I learned last Wednesday my opponent opted to back out of the debate scheduled for last Friday night, claiming a conspiracy existed that would somehow make the debate unfair. I am disheartened by this attack upon the credibility of the citizens who volunteered their time to help organize the event.

Despite deliberate lies, innuendos and attacks on my character and integrity, I have refused to engage in the petty politics and character assassination that has been regularly implemented by my opponent’s camp.

Instead, I have done what you elected me to do-work hard for Musselshell County. Under m...