GOP Sen. Russ Fulcher of Meridian has scheduled announcements in Meridian, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls on Saturday to announce his “decision about a potential gubernatorial bid,” after several weeks of traveling the state to gauge support. Fulcher said he’s reached his decision “after much prayerful consideration;” you can see his full announcement schedule here. As Idaho Statesman political columnist Dan Popkey noted this morning, “Fulcher, who isn’t made of money, surely wouldn’t be flying around the state to say he’s decided not to run.  Despite Otter’s likely financial advantage and incumbency, Fulcher’s in”/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: I agree with Popkey. Fulcher wouldn't be flying around the state to make an announcement if he'd decided not to run for governor. Which would leave a tough choice for individuals fed up with the way Otter has run education into the ground in Idaho -- status quo or Tea Party? Or "none of the above"?