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Ybarra says she takes ‘responsibility’ for website duplication, but doesn’t say if she’ll change it

Sherri Ybarra, GOP candidate for Idaho state superintendent of schools, has now issued a statement about her campaign website’s apparent copying of Democratic rival Jana Jones’ campaign website, but hasn’t addressed whether she’ll change her site; the duplication was reported today by Idaho Education News. Here is Ybarra's statement:

"I was surprised to learn of the similarity in language on the websites on the contact pages.  The contact copy page was posted 6 months ago for the primary election in March. I sent my web managers copy regarding issues and positioning statements. They wrote other copy points on the contact page; however, I take responsibility for final copy content.   My focus is, and will continue to be, how we best provide a strong future for Idaho's children.  That future begins with the very best education and preparation we can offer them.  As an educator working every day within Idaho's system, I have the experience and ideas to bring meaningful reforms and work closely with members of the Idaho Legislature and stakeholders to move Idaho education forward.”



Betsy Z. Russell
Betsy Z. Russell joined The Spokesman-Review in 1991. She currently is a reporter in the Boise Bureau covering Idaho state government and politics, and other news from Idaho's state capital.

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