In a column in today's Coeur d'Alene Press, former Idaho Statesman opinion editor Chuck Malloy tells of the frustration that Democratic candidates in Idaho have for national Democratic organizations:

(Former Congressman Richard) Stallings has a simple message to the national Democratic organizations. "I'm saying the hell with them," he said. "I've given money to the (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee) for years, and some to Senate and gubernatorial candidates. Why should we, as Idahoans, put money into these organizations if they are not going to reciprocate?" Democrats had credible candidates in a year when Republican factions were fighting among themselves. Stallings, given his long experience in Congress, certainly was a viable candidate to go against Rep. Mike Simpson. The same goes for Balukoff, who put up about $4 million of his own money to run against Otter. Shirley Ringo, a longtime state representative, was a longshot against Rep. Raul Labrador, but at least was familiar with the legislative process. Mitchell didn't have the name recognition of the other three candidates, but he was running against Risch and his high negative rating. "I thought A.J. had a good shot at it, but they wouldn't even talk with him," Stallings said. "The national party gave money to candidates that didn't have half the chance A.J. had."

Question: It seems to me that the national Democratic Party is an albatross for Democrats running for high office in Idaho. Agree/disagree?