Wild Card/Thursday — 10.15.09

It’s beginning to appear as though the local municipal elections are a gift that keeps giving. Almost daily, there’s a new development in the Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls races that keep things hopping here. The candidates are dog tired of the scrutiny. Councilwoman Deanna Goodlander, who reintroduced herself to Huckleberries Online readers earlier this week, has mentioned the seemingly endless candidate forums. Councilman Mike Kennedy told me yesterday that he’ll be glad when this is over. He’s taken quite a beaten from segments of the Republican Party. I can’t help but think that challengers Dan Gookin and Jim Brannon will be glad when this is over, too. Meanwhile, the Merry Hucksters play. Now, for your Wild Card …