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Labrador: Democrats Are Worried

Democrat activist Jill Kuraitis wrote on her blog:

“Labrador ran a solid low-budget campaign … based on his own solid and authentic grasp of state and national issues. Expect a fierce [general election] campaign. Both men are intelligent, principled and stubborn as mules.”  Read the full article here.

And here is the take from Joan McCarter of the very liberal Daily Kos:

“Unfortunately for the incumbent, Democrat Walt Minnick [Labrador won], because his best chance for holding onto his seat was [Labrador's opponent], who was unlikely to generate the kind of enthusiasm Labrador can garner. The best a Democrat can hope for [now] is low Republican turnout.”  Read the full article here.

From Raul Labrador Twitter

Question: Do you think state Rep. Raul Labrador worries Walt Minnick supporters?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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