Ahsahka Republican operative LeeAnn Callear fears Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's new political action committee will lead to mischief. Where would she get such an idea? Could it be from her own experience with the Integrity in Government PAC that raised and spent $150,000 in a bid to defeat Otter and incumbent Republicans during the 2014 GOP primary? Callear - Region II representative on the Idaho Republican Party Executive Committee - contends her PAC can't replicate Otter's influence. As the sitting chief executive, he has the power of the bully pulpit, the veto and the appointment process/Marty Trillhaase, Lewiston Tribune. More here.

Question: Will Otter PAC help mainstream Republicans regain control of Idaho Republican Party from Tea Party?