Get to know your candidates

For the past year, voters nationwide have been inundated with information about the presidential candidates. Yet far too frequently, local voters are frustrated about how difficult it is to find information about local candidates seeking public office. Complaints include a lack of accurate backgrounds about candidates, their stances on issues, or where to access their Read more about Get to know your candidates[…]

Idaho Politics Weekly: Gov. Otter Steps Up with New PAC

It is interesting how folks complain when the tables are turned. In November, Gov. Butch Otter formed a new political action committee called Otter PAC. The PAC website is viewable here. On that site, the following purpose is given: “Otter PAC was established to assist grassroots efforts for those who care deeply about the future Read more about Idaho Politics Weekly: Gov. Otter Steps Up with New PAC[…]

Bonneville County GOP’s Resolution on Otter PAC: A Clarion Call or Just Goofy?

This week I was planning to write on another topic but the resolution sent out by the Bonneville County Republican Party Executive Committee urging Governor Otter to not use his new political action committee, Otter PAC, to influence GOP precinct chair elections was just too juicy to ignore. Thanks to Local News 8, you can Read more about Bonneville County GOP’s Resolution on Otter PAC: A Clarion Call or Just Goofy?[…]