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The Washington, D.C. newspaper The Hill is reporting that U.S. House GOP leaders are lining up behind Vaughn Ward in the Republican race for a chance to take on freshman Democratic Rep. Walt Minnick, though state Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Eagle, says he’ll also be jumping into the race and former GOP Congressman Bill Sali still hasn’t decided whether or not to try for a comeback. Minnick narrowly defeated Sali in 2008 to become the first Democrat to hold Idaho’s 1st District congressional seat since 1994/Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise. More here. More here.
Question: Any early impressions of Vaughn Ward?
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Lizard_People on November 23 at 12:35 p.m.
I sure was hoping for Phil Hart to announce. I think the alternative right in Idaho and elsewhere has a shortage of leaders who would actually consider moving to DC even part time.
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Phaedrus on November 23 at 12:42 p.m.
Ward is the choice of the Inside the Beltway crowd, a former Kempthorne staffer with a lot of D.C. connections. I heard someone comment that Ward was a marine, a CIA employee and a Senate staffer, but has he ever held a job that wasn't paid for by the taxpayers?
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Phaedrus on November 23 at 12:43 p.m.
I sure was hoping for Phil Hart to announce.-LP
Liz, is Phil paid up on his US income taxes?
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bpoole on November 23 at 12:55 p.m.
I think a lot of Demo's are going to vote for a republican this next election cycle. Oh Gawd, please, Phil Hart.
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Lizard_People on November 23 at 12:56 p.m.
I hope not, the less money going to kill women and children, the happier I am.
The above statement is parody and for entertainment purposes only.
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Phaedrus on November 23 at 1:03 p.m.
I think a lot of Demo's are going to vote for a republican this next election cycle.—poole
If they do, they are short-sighted fools.
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Herb Huseland on November 23 at 1:10 p.m.
That's alright, because many of us Republicans who voted for Minnick last election will probably do so again. I have to chuckle since the Democratic Central committee chairman turned over every posiblility to get votes for Minnick so that Sali could be defeated. Could it be that this chairperson will abandon his own candidate? If so, is he fit to run his party?
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LarrySpencer on November 23 at 1:35 p.m.
Hey!
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Lizard_People on November 23 at 1:52 p.m.
Is that a trial balloon, Larry? :)
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RedMan on November 23 at 2:07 p.m.
Vaughn Ward is what one would call “good people”. With Ward Idaho truly puts fourth its best foot in congress.
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hmoffsuite on November 23 at 2:19 p.m.
Phaedrus >> “If they do, they are short-sighted fools.”
Why is that? Do you have any facts to support that contention?
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RedMan on November 23 at 2:30 p.m.
One can now see in the media, Obama being compared to Jimmy Carter. I figured that would happen but never so soon.
For those of you old enough to remember, Ronald Reagan swept the country in a landslide and the Republicans made huge gains in Congress. That is where were heading in 2010, and 2012.
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Lizard_People on November 23 at 2:42 p.m.
Actually, many elements of Carter are worthy of admiration. The American Conservative magazine, flagship of the Alternative Right, has celebrated Carter's brand of conservatism with more than a few articles.
http://www.amconmag.com/article/2009/…
http://www.amconmag.com/article/2009/…
Carter spoke about the need to self moderate, to conserve and has been made a mockery of ever since:
“After what happened to Carter, no American politician today is brave enough to ask for limits. Bush I said that our way of life is non-negotiable. Bush II told Americans to go shopping after 9/11. President Obama says Americans “will not apologize for our way of life.” President Carter is remembered as a weak man—yet no politician now (outside of perhaps Ron Paul) has the guts to make a similarly bold speech during our current economic crisis.”
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Phaedrus on November 23 at 2:53 p.m.
Why is that?
Because Minnick is providing solid, principled representation for the citizens of Idaho's 1st Congressional District. More conservative than many Democrats would like, but very representative of his constituents. We al complain about the overly partisan nature of politics, but when we finally get a representative who disdains partisanship for principled, intelligent leadership we complain. Stupid. Democrats in Idaho need to get over their disagreements on issues with Minnick, and realize that it important for all Democrats to have an office holder of his caliber representing their party.
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RedMan on November 23 at 2:58 p.m.
Lizard that is good stuff.
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