KR: Wannabe Vaughn Has Palin Nexus

Vaughn Ward’s latest fundraising report illustrates something that some insiders are already saying. The relative unknown is serious about his race in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District. The report also suggests that most of the establishment Idaho GOP money is sticking to the sidelines, at least for now. Ward — a former Marine who led a combat tour in Fallujah, Iraq — has raised $120,216 through June 30. With $105,447 on hand, Ward has seized an early fundraising edge for a GOP primary. A few name contributors on Ward’s Federal Election Çommission report: Jim and Faye Palin of Wasilla, Alaska — the father-in-law and mother-in-law of former GOP vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin — kicked in $200 apiece/ Kevin Richert , Idaho Statesman. More here .

Question: Who will the establishment Idaho GOP back in the 2010 congressional election against Demo Walt Minnick?