Marty: Minnick Is Still A Democrat

Voters in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District may assume they face a choice between a Republican and a Democratic incumbent who votes like one. But do they? High-profile votes against economic stimulus, federal health care reform and federal spending blur the line separating Blue Dog Democratic Rep. Walt Minnick from his Republican colleagues, U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson and Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch. Because of that record, Minnick has won accolades from groups such as the Tea Party Express. “Don’t ask, don’t tell” redefines that line. Last week, Minnick joined 229 Democrats and just five Republicans who voted to repeal the 1993 law. Simpson voted against the change/ Marty Trillhaase , Lewiston Tribune. More here .

Question: Is Minnick too conservative for your taste? Not conservative enough? Or just right?