We don't understand why Daines felt the need to do anything but let Trump's mean-spirited and fact-free Tweets speak for themselves. Instead, Daines showed that he's more interested in being a sycophant rather than a senator.

Foolishly, Daines has rushed in when he should have let Trump speak -- or bluster-- for himself.

Once again, Sen. Daines, when you speak you are indeed representing Montana, but you are not necessarily reflecting it. We are a big sky state, and we have more room for diversity, tolerance and a difference of opinions than you let the rest of the world see by your tweets. We're proud of our diversity and you may stand with the "the real Donald Trump," but we condemn his intolerance, and would hope you'd take the opportunity for real leadership and distance yourself.

It's also important to note one of Daines' challengers is Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins. Is Daines suggesting that he go back to Liberia? If he stands with Trump, we must assume he supports this view.

"I served this country for over 20 years in the U.S. Armed Forces and I will serve this country until the day I die. When I arrived in Helena, Montana as a Liberian refugee 25 years ago, I knew I'd spend my life giving back to this country," Collins said.