Ron Mendive, one of three Republican candidates for House District 3A seat now held by Rep. Bob Nonini, R-CdA, speaks at a meeting of the United Conservatives of North Idaho earlier this year. Mendive, who is running against Red Meckel of Rathdrum and Jeff Tyler of Coeur d'Alene, could be one of the candidates available for the upcoming Tea Party Patriots forum.

Intimate, quiet, with no holding back. Everything a date with a legislator should be. The Tea Party Patriots of North Idaho are hoping to provide that experience for voters next month at a Conservative Candidates Forum at the Greyhound Park and Event Center, where county and legislative candidates will answer questions in a speed dating format. "What we wanted to do was provide an opportunity for voters who hadn't really had the opportunity to meet the candidates to see them face to face," said Brent Regan, volunteer for the Tea Party Patriots/Coeur d'Alene Press. More here.

Question: Would you want to go on speed-date at a Tea Party function?