Rothenberg: Minnick Can Survive

But Minnick’s re-election prospects have brightened with the nomination of state Rep. Raul Labrador, who defeated Iraq vet Vaughn Ward in the recent GOP primary. Labrador showed $174,000 raised in his pre-primary report, so while he defeated a much better-funded candidate in the primary and can likely count on support in the general election from the National Republican Congressional Committee in a cheap media market, his weak fundraising numbers raise questions about the quality of his candidacy/Stuart Rothenberg, Rothenberg Political Report. More here. H/T: Idaho Politics.

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Question: Do you think Republicans who supported Vaughn Ward will automatically move into Raul Labrador’s camp now?