I just clicked on write-in Rick Currie's tile ad to see what's there (in lefthand rail) -- and found out that he's still swinging re: his race with GOPrimary winner Jai Nelson. The ad begins: "Keep character and experience in and Jai Nelson out." It then goes on to challenge 4 claims made by Nelson. And ends with something that caught my eye: "If Jai Nelson takes office in Jan. ... Phil Hart and Larry Spencer will be moving into office with her." Go ahead and click on the ads. They take you to the candidate's Web side or more information about the candidate.

Question: Is this an effective ploy -- to say that the election of Jai Nelson will lead to her buddies Phil Hart and Larry Spencer controlling one of the 3 Kootenai County commish seats? Or will voters dismiss it as campaign rhetoric?

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