Rep. Mark Patterson is in public opinion jail, where constituents hold the keys and voters will arrange for any pardons and releases. We think Patterson belongs there and we believe the only way he is going to get out is if he decides to surrender himself to complete transparency about his life — especially regarding criminal activity. He is the person who decided to enter politics and become a public figure and project a patriot/family man image. He is the person — the only person — who knows the depth and breadth of his past. We need full disclosure about his mysterious past in order for any kind of relationship to continue/Idaho Statesman Editorial Board. More here.

Question: I personally think you can put a fork in Rep. Patterson. He's finished. All that's needed now is for a solid candidate to oppose him in the primary to complete the job, whether he comes clean or not. Glad he's not representing me. Thoughts?