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Hump Day Wild Card — 1.6.10

How about a tip of the cap for Joe Kunka this morning. Kunka? He's the guy who challenged Sandi Bloem in the 2009 mayoral race -- and fared okay at the polls for a long shot. Last night, Kunka took time to attend the Coeur d'Alene City Council meeting and wish the best for the four incumbents who won re-election, including Her Sandiness. Said Kunka: "You need to continue to take care of us." Too bad other losing candidates aren't as gracious. Now for your Hump Day Wild Card ...



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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