Sen. Scott Herndon gets yet another Barb this week for his ill-conceived “just asking questions” videos posted to social media after the Army Surplus 1 arson suspect was arrested.

There is no known motive for the alleged arson that destroyed the Army Surplus 1 store on July 4, but that hasn’t stopped many commentators from indulging in speculation.

Videos posted on social media by the chair of the Bonner County Republican Central Committee claiming a possible connection between a woman charged with arson and a local candidate have drawn criticism from the local Democratic Party.

Vowing to return “common-sense leadership” to Bonner County, Steve Johnson recently announced his candidacy for the Bonner County District 1 commissioner seat.

Four months ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election, the race for Dist. 1 Bonner County commissioner took a turn with the announcement July 2 by Steve Johnson that he would seek the seat against Republican Brian Domke, who won his party’s primary in May.