Democrats, particularly in Idaho, have no answer to the political phenomenon known simply as "Palin Power". Young, energetic, intelligent, authentic, a Westerner, and genuinely conservative, Governor Palin has injected a new level of excitement into races up and down the ballot. Look no further than the U.S. Senate race, where Lt. Governor Jim Risch is now out to a solid 28 point lead over Larry LaRocco in the Rasmussen telephone survey, thanks to his hard work and consistently conservative philosophy, coupled with the new found momentum of the national ticket/Norm Semanko, Idaho GOP chairman. More here.

Question: How much of an impact will "Palin Power" have on Idaho races?

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