Huckleberries Hears …

… that there may be another reason for the visit by former Secretary of State Dirk Kempthorne to North Idaho later in the week. A Berry Picker sends along a private invitation landing in some well-heeled laps to “join us for a Private Reception with our friends.” That private reception, featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, will cost $100 per couple. What for? “Proceeds will go to retire Kempthoren for Governor debt incurred for the successful 2002 Election.” Observes the Berry Picker: “We’re in the midst of a dire economy in north Idaho, and he wants us to help pay off a 7-year-old campaign debt. I’m quite sure he’s been bringing in a much bigger paycheck than most people in Idaho the past several years. Chutzpah to the nth degree.” Well said. You can read the invitation for yourself here .

Question: If you have an extra $100 burning a hole in your pocket, would you spend it on cocktails & hors d’oeuvres to help Dirk Kempthorne retire his 2002 gubernatorial campaign debt?