Not counting today, Sen. Russ Fulcher has 175 days to convince Idaho Republicans to dump a well-funded Gov. Butch Otter in next May’s primary if and when the governor announces he is running. Fulcher, who entered the race Saturday, struck some nice chords with conservatives by going after the easy target — Obamacare. We’re anxious to learn where he wants to take the state and how he will handle the multitude of challenges. Yes, he has served on JFAC — the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee — and as majority caucus leader he is no stranger to the fiscal challenges facing the state. But we need to know where the contrast is between Otter and Fulcher on all of the issues, not just the issue of dealing with federal health care reforms in Idaho. The problems of today — a troubled website and U-turns on what policies will be allowed — could be cleared up by May/Idaho Statesman Editorial Board. More here.

Question: What will Sen. Russ Fulcher have to do between now and the Idaho GOPrimary to persuade you to vote for him?