Among the measures awaiting his approval was House Bill 374, authored by Otter's most over-the-top foe, Rep. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d'Alene. Nonini had been gavelled down in the House for firing hot words at Otter. In his end-of-session press conference, Otter said he suspected some of those who "attacked my integrity" in debate "would want to retract some of those words. But once spoken, it's like trying to unring a bell." Was Otter threatening a veto? "No comment," he replied tersely, suggesting he was still ticked but allowing himself room to think. Ten days later, Otter quietly signed Nonini's bill on virtual schools. ... Nonini's temper got the better of him at least twice this year, once with Otter and another time with Little. That prompted a new Statehouse shorthand for such outbursts, "Going Nonini"/Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman. More here.

Question: Is it plus or a minus to have a representative with a temper who has attracted the ire of the state's governor?