Here's Gov. Butch Otter's response to the news that Idaho Democrats have launched a candidate recruitment committee aimed mainly at the 2010 governor's race. "Well, you know, I applaud them," he said. But, he added, "It would be unfortunate if they had to talk somebody into doing it, because these things are tough enough when you do it and you've got fire in your belly." Said Otter, "I'll tell you we've got a committee that is working on candidate recruitment as well - not for the office of governor, I can assure you - but candidate recruitment where we think we can marshal our resources and make a difference." Doesn't that little aside of his there sound like a hint? Sounds like Otter's running. The six lesser-known candidates who already are out campaigning have filed their preliminary paperwork with the state to become candidates and begin raising campaign money. Otter's paperwork, first filed in 2004, carries over. "I filed that paperwork and I'm raising money," he said. More here at Eye on Boise

Question: Should Gov. Butch Otter run for a second term? Why or why not?