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Ad Watch: Crapo, Sturgill launch new campaign ads on night of presidential debate
As a record TV audience tuned in for the first presidential debate this week, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo and his Democratic challenger, Jerry Sturgill, both launched new TV campaign commercials.
‘Food truck’ voting units aim at improving Idaho voter turnout
Idaho election workers say it’s no longer enough to encourage people to get out to the polls. Instead, it’s time to bring the polls to the people. Ada County Chief Deputy Clerk Phil McGrane says he has designed food truck-inspired voting units to help entice voters to participate…
Idaho Sen. Crapo quietly builds record, moves past DUI
In nearly a quarter-century in D.C., Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo has quietly built a reputation as a diligent, hard-working conservative who plays by the rules, quickly rises to leadership positions and is willing to reach across the aisle to get big things done. So his 2012 arrest for drunken driving was especially jarring; here’s my full profile story.
Crapo’s Democratic challenger counts on math, ‘moral analysis’
Jerry Sturgill says it was the math that got him into the race against longtime Idaho GOP Sen. Mike Crapo, because he believes the numbers show that even as a Democrat and a first-time candidate, he can win. “There are enough votes,” said the Boise businessman, an attorney and investment banker; here’s my full profile story.
Eye on Boise: Challenger faults Rep. Labrador’s 2014 vote against military budget
James Piotrowski, the Democratic challenger to Idaho GOP Rep. Raul Labrador, is criticizing Labrador for his “obstructionist tactics” in Congress, including a 2014 vote against the military budget.
Crapo’s Democratic challenger counts on math, ‘moral analysis’
Jerry Sturgill says math got him into the race against longtime Idaho GOP Sen. Mike Crapo, because he believes the numbers show that even as a Democrat and a first-time candidate, he can win.
Idaho Sen. Crapo quietly builds record, moves past DUI
In nearly a quarter-century in Washington, D.C., Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo has quietly built a reputation as a diligent, hard-working conservative who plays by the rules, quickly rises to leadership positions and is willing to reach across the aisle to get big things done.
Idaho Supreme Court hopefuls don’t track their pro bono work
When Chief Justice Jim Jones steps down from the Idaho Supreme Court come January, he’ll leave a legacy as one of the state’s biggest champions of promoting some free or reduced-rate work by lawyers throughout Idaho’s judicial system. “It’s part of the Idaho rules of professional conduct, it says lawyers should aspire to do at least 50 hours…
Eye on Boise: Crapo’s opponent says D.C. has changed him for the worse
Idaho GOP Sen. Mike Crapo’s Democratic challenger, Jerry Sturgill, is criticizing Crapo over his 2013 DUI conviction, saying it shows that Washington has changed him.
AdWatch: Crapo’s federal-debt ad is first of campaign season in Idaho
“This is Idaho,” proclaims Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo’s new political campaign commercial, as it touts his advocacy for balancing the federal budget and reining in the national debt. The ad is running in the Spokane market as well as statewide in Idaho; Crapo, who is seeking a fourth six-year term in the Senate, is the first Idaho candidate this year…
Ad Watch: Crapo’s federal-debt ad is first of campaign season in Idaho
“This is Idaho,” proclaims Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo’s new political campaign commercial, as it touts his advocacy for balancing the federal budget and reining in the national debt. The ad is running in the Spokane market as well as statewide in Idaho; Crapo, who is seeking a fourth six-year term in the Senate, is the first Idaho candidate this year to launch a statewide campaign commercial.
Former GOP House speaker endorses current Senate minority leader for re-election
With every seat in the Legislature up for election this year, it’s that time of year when letters to the editor begin appearing in newspapers around the state endorsing candidates. But this one’s a little unusual: It’s from a former Republican speaker of the House, and it’s endorsing a Democrat…
Crapo, Sturgill fill campaign coffers in Senate race
You may not have heard of Jerry Sturgill – few have – but campaign finance reports suggest he’s quite serious about his challenge to longtime Idaho GOP Sen. Mike Crapo. The reports show the Boise businessman and Democratic candidate has raised…
Eye on Boise: Crapo, Sturgill are filling their campaign coffers in Senate race
You may not have heard of Jerry Sturgill – few have – but campaign finance reports suggest he’s quite serious about his challenge to longtime Idaho GOP Sen. Mike Crapo.