While he may not have been as attentive to local business as he might have been while in town (and it isn’t clear that is true), he was doing what many people, including myself, have done or currently do. Telecommuting is a fairly common way of working for a variety of jobs. I myself telecommuted for over 10 years. Perhaps it was ill advised to set up the trip after he declared his candidacy, however, I think how he handled it was reasonable. I didn’t see anything in the article that indicated he neglected his responsibilities.
To me, it showed creativity. I for one like someone who can think outside of the box.
Lindie A. Hunt
Durango