I can't speak to how I'm judged by those who don't even know me, Gob.
I can say that in interviewing for this appointment, I was clear with regard to my absolute adherence to the model rules for prosecutorial ethics, my personal belief in rehabilitation formed by having the heart of a defense attorney, and my philosophy of prosecuting sparingly and not aggressively pursuing the WoD agenda.
It's a large but sparsely populated county, growing quickly due to proximity to highly desirable mountains & cities. They want to see violent crime and property crime effectively prosecuted, and they want someone to guide them through the growing pains re: land use, utility, environmental, etc. issues. And they want to keep within a tight budget.
If I am not retained at the next election, I'll know it wasn't the right fit.
If I am, this is a place where I can spend the remainder of my career and achieve my Montana dream of a little ranchette, a rescued Mustang or two, a view of the mountains and the sound of meadowlarks out my window. Plus, a symphony and a first class research university an hour away.
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.
~ Carl Sagan