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AdWatch: Ahlquist unveils new commercial on term limits
Idaho GOP gubernatorial hopeful Tommy Ahlquist has unveiled a new TV ad touting his support for term limits, while also criticizing both federal and state government spending . Here’s a look at what it says and the claims. WHAT IT SAYS “I’m Dr. Tommy Ahlquist….
Ahlquist kicks off 44-county tour in Meridian
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist laid out his political agenda Thursday to hundreds of supporters in Meridian while kicking off his statewide tour to visit all of Idaho’s 44 counties over 44 days. Ahlquist promised to improve Idaho’s educational system, work to lower health care premiums for Idahoans and reform the state’s tax…
AdWatch: New Ahlquist ad targets ‘political insiders’
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist has launched a new TV campaign commercial repeating the claim he made in June that he’d cut $100 million from the state budget in his first 100 days if elected, but offering no new details. Instead, the new ad focuses…
Labrador fundraising pitch cites ‘late-breaking’ article in non-existent Idaho newspaper
Here’s an oddity: Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador’s campaign for governor has sent out a fundraising pitch headed, “Breaking: Establishment strikes back,” saying, “Friend, we knew this moment was coming. In a late-breaking story, the Statesman-Review reported that the Boise insiders and lobbyists have picked their…
Lt. Gov. Little open, Rep. Labrador mum on releasing assets
Lt. Gov. Brad Little’s campaign says he’s open to voluntarily disclosing his assets at some point along the gubernatorial campaign trail, but his staffers aren’t saying what Little will hand over or when that might happen. The Associated Press asked Little and U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador, both Republican candidates…
Wasden to seek re-election as Attorney General, not join crowds running for governor, Congress
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Thursday that he’ll run for another term as attorney general next year – quashing speculation that he might jump into the already hotly contested races for governor or the 1st District congressional seat.
Wasden to seek another term as Attorney General, not join crowds running for governor, Congress
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced today that he’ll run for another term as the attorney general next year – quashing speculation that he might jump into the already hotly contested races for governor or the 1st District congressional seat. “I really felt like I…
Ahlquist calls for term limits, ethics reforms in Idaho
Idaho’s top politicians should face term limits and tougher disclosure laws, political newcomer and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist declared Tuesday as he unveiled a 10-point plan for ethics reforms.
Ahlquist calls for term limits, ethics reforms
Idaho’s top politicians should face term limits and tougher disclosure laws, political newcomer and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist declared Tuesday as he unveiled a 10-point plan for ethics reforms…
Malek is in: CdA state lawmaker is running for Congress
Rep. Luke Malek, R-Coeur d’Alene, has made it official: He’s running for the open 1st District congressional seat next year, the third big-name Republican to enter the race.
Republican strategist has new Idaho political funding group
A top Republican strategist and fundraiser has quietly launched a new political action committee in Idaho. However, GOP operative Carl Forti isn’t saying which candidate or measure he plans on backing. Forti has served in top positions at super PACs American Crossroads and pro-Mitt Romney Restore Our Future…
Malek makes it official: He’s running for 1st District congressional seat
Rep. Luke Malek, R-Coeur d’Alene, has made it official: He’s running for the open 1st District congressional seat next year, the third big-name Republican to enter the race. “I’m running for Congress because we need a representative who will fight for Idaho’s future,” Malek said…
Eye on Boise: A fifth of Labrador’s fundraising is for general, not primary election
Of the $309,046 that Raul Labrador has raised for his run for 2018 governor so far, $65,000 – more than 20 percent – is designated for the general election, not the primary election.
Former Commerce chief Sayer signs on with Hagedorn campaign
Sen. Marv Hagedorn, R-Meridian, has announced the endorsement of former state Commerce Director Jeff Sayer, who is joining his lieutenant governor campaign as its treasurer. Sayer said he’s signing on with Hagedorn – who’s facing four other Republicans vying for the post thus far – because he believes economic development…