Effort To Recall Luna Falls Far Short

(Campaign manager Morgan) Hill, a Boise pilot, said the campaign raised only about $4,500, plus another $15,000 worth of in-kind advertising donations, and relied entirely on volunteers. Though it reported in early June that it had more than 75,000 signatures, Hill said an “error in the numbers” forced a recount yesterday, which led to the conclusion late last night that the campaign had gathered only about 50,000 signatures for the statewide recall petition. … Hill said the campaign also was hurt by the Idaho Education Association’s decision not to support the recall effort; the teachers’ union backed a successful referendum drive that will place all three of Luna’s controversial new school reform laws on the ballot for possible repeal in the November 2012 election/ Betsy Russell , Eye On Boise. More here.

• Arpie explains why Idaho Education Association didn’t participate in Recall Luna effort here

Question: Do you consider the failed recall effort as an endorsement of Superintendent Tom Luna & his policies?