Sho-Con: Roberts Competent, But …

If (Ken) Roberts wins the (GOP) Primary, I would have no problem supporting him in the general election. He seems like a competent legislator, and his policies seem both socially and fiscally responsible. I can, actually, understand why his fellow Idaho legislators support him. However, in Congress I would envision Roberts as more of a competent backbencher. No controversy along the lines of Chenoweth or Sali, but not the outspoken advocate for his constituents like Otter or Craig, either. Basically, my impression is that, if he gets in, Roberts would serve a few terms, be on a few non-descript committees, retire, and be a guest speaker at the odd Lincoln Day or State Convention/ Shoshone Conservative . More here .

Question (for Republicans): Can Republicans Ken Roberts or Vaughn Ward beat Demo Walt Minnick in the 2010 general election?