MT: Will Dems Give Idaho A Choice?

A Democratic standard bearer could question the GOP’s schizophrenic view of the market place - which smiles upon competition for workers and small businesses, but assures any industry big enough to employ a lobbyist of more tax breaks and subsidies, and all in the name of economic development. Not all Republicans subscribe to these views. But enough do, especially those who dominate the GOP’s primary elections as well as influence its legislative leadership. These also are the folks who label their more moderate colleagues Republicans In Name Only. Is this where most Idahoans wish to be? Are they traveling this path by default? Only a robust, gubernatorial campaign will tell. Conventional wisdom says running as a Democrat is a fool’s errand because Idaho is so reliably Republican. Still, what is the purpose of a political party if not to give voters a choice and the opportunity to switch course?/ Marty Trillhaase , Lewiston Tribune. More here .

Question: Should Idaho Democrats offer a candidate for every important office, from county commissioner to legislators and up the line to governor, even if the races are unwinnable?