Bloomberg Spotlights Gov. Otter

On his newspaper blog, Kevin Richert of the Idaho Statesman writes: Bloomberg.com profiled Idaho Gov. Butch Otter — and his states’ rights philosophy — in a lengthy feature this week. Alison Vekshin’s lead set the tone for what followed: “Otter pulled a pocket-sized Constitution from his back pocket with a grin and recited the 10th Amendment from memory. “’Twenty-eight words,’ Otter said about the passage that grants states rights not given to the federal government. ‘They wanted to keep it simple because they wanted the states to be the laboratory of this republic.’” No big surprises here for anyone who has followed Otter’s political career closely. A good read, though, and extra credit to Vekshin for perhaps some unintended wordplay. More here. (AP file photo: Butch Otter, left, and Karl Stressman, of Colorado Springs, CO., compete during the team roping event at the 2010 Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello)

Question: What impact has Butch Otter had on Idaho during his years as governor?