Statesman Endorses Minnick

T he middle of the road is a dangerous place for any politician.Just ask Rep. Walt Minnick. Many Republicans will never forgive his support of lightning-rod Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Many of Minnick’s fellow Democrats will never forgive him for opposing the party’s centerpiece initiatives: health care reform, economic stimulus, cap and trade. But the problems facing America are serious, and the solutions must originate from the bipartisan middle. Congress needs to become more sober and more centrist. Minnick fills this job description, and deserves the support of 1st Congressional District voters/ Idaho Statesman Editorial Board . More here .

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Question: Are you more likely to endorse centrist candidates than ones who are know for being solid right or solid left?