The editorial in today's Coeur d'Alene Press is urging Independents and others to register and vote Republican in the Idaho GOP primary in order to have his/her voice heard in the Kootenai County sheriff's race: "Democrats aren't the only enemy in the eyes of some in Republican leadership; moderate-leaning independent voters can also derail the dreams of extremists. But what will you do about it? If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. We're not suggesting Democrats formally switch their political affiliation just so they can join the primary fun, but we do urge independent voters, especially those who lean Republican anyway, to fill out a Republican party affiliation form pronto."

Question (for Democrats, Independents, and third-party readers): Are you planning to vote Republican this spring, to have a voice in local elections?