In his Cheers & Jeers column, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase of the Lewiston Tribune gives JEERS to ... Democratic candidates Jerry Sturgill, James Piotrowski and Jennifer Martinez, all of Boise:

Sturgill believes he would do a better job in the U.S. Senate than Republican Mike Crapo, who has spent 23 years in Washington, D.C.

Piotrowski says he can improve upon the work done by Congressman Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, who has spent six years in the House.

Martinez thinks Idahoans would be better off if voters select her over nine-term incumbent Congressman Mike Simpson, R-Idaho.

Yet none of them seems capable of meeting even a simple deadline.

As far back as Aug. 5, organizers of the Idaho Debates notified each Democratic campaign they had until Sept. 2 to file the necessary background information.

Because all three blew the deadline, the debates have been canceled. Full Cheers & Jeers column here.