Mtpolitics takes note of the news story about a Kalispell auto dealer complaining that Brian Schweitzer bought vehicles out of state. The dealer describes himself as a conservative Republican.

Time was, buying local was the theme of dependable Chamber of Commerce sermonizing. In recent years, supporting local businesses seems to have become a liberal issue -- for reasons I have never fathomed. If the governor candidates get into a "more local than you are" debate, then I'm all for it.