Sho-Con: Otter Is Semi-Retired

Columnist Chris Carlson: “Finally, there is no polite way to say this, Governor Otter knows and those close to him know he is engaging in what’s called “mailing it in.” He is not showing up for work very often, his schedule of public appointments has decreased dramatically, he spends only minimal time when he does make public appearances with the exception of the occasional capitol for a day.” More here.

Shoshone Conservative: Bingo. That’s what I’ve been saying for a long time. Otter is treating his office like a cushy “pre-retirement” post, given to him as a “reward” so he can finish out his political service “at the top.” Kind of like a long-time corporate executive being promoted to high-level position before retirement, where he has little to no actual work to do, other than to show up to a board meeting ever quarter, or pop in after his golf game to sign a couple of papers. This state is run by unelected bureaucrats, not an elected Governor.

• Also: Otter spends another week in the sun /Dan Popkey, Statesman

Question: Do you think Gov. Butch Otter is “mailing it in” — semi-retired and no longer interested in running the state of Idaho?