Time For Balukoff To Take Off Gloves
To win their support, Democrat A.J. Balukoff first must persuade Idaho voters to fire Gov. C.L. (Butch) Otter. So far, Balukoff has refused to take that step. And until he does, he'll be forfeiting whatever chance he has of winning. A challenger's path is well-worn:
- Tell them who you are.
- Tell them to show the incumbent the door.
- Give them your vision for moving in a new direction.
The independently wealthy Balukoff has taken the first step in spades. The Center for Public Integrity says he has spent more than $500,000 on TV ads compared to nearly $121,000 for Otter.But Otter remains poised to win a third term in a state that reflexively votes for Republican incumbents. Earlier this month, a poll conducted by YouGov, the New York Times and CBS News put Otter at 51 percent to Balukoff's 33 percent/Marty Trillhaase, Lewiston Tribune. More here.
Question: Is it time to fire Butch Otter?
