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Edit: From Gun Hero To Gun Goat

Right, center-right, or centrist (and even left of center) Idaho politicians dare not get on the wrong side of the gun issue. But where's the line - and who draws it? GunPAC? On its website, the political action committee described itself as "... a group of individuals, citizens, businesses, and organizations gathered with the intent to protect and enhance our Second Amendment rights in our national, state and local elections. To this end, we seek to identify, support, and advocate for the conservative political candidates who share our common ideals." So how do the people behind GunPAC -- political activist Lou Esposito and House Majority Leader Mike Moyle, R-Star - explain GunPAC weighing in on the 5th Legislative District Senate race between Republicans Gresham Bouma and Barrett Schroeder?Bouma got GunPAC's nod, yet both candidates rate an "AQ" from the National Rifle Association. That means both scored an A on the NRA questionaire. But because neither has held office and has no voting record, the NRA withheld making an endorsement/Marty Trillhaase, Lewiston Tribune. More here. (Photo from Gresham Bouma Facebook wall)

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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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