Fulcher Factor Ups Balukoff’s Chances

Republican state Sen. Russ Fulcher could be the best friend Democratic gubernatorial hopeful A.J. Balukoff, pictured, has right now. A veteran Boise School Board chairman and businessman, Balukoff Tuesday kicked off his campaign to oust Gov. C.L. (Butch) Otter. In doing so, Balukoff rebuffed those who urged him to set his sights on the state superintendent of public instruction office now held by Republican Tom Luna, whose political career may no longer be salvageable. For Balukoff, taking on Otter is far more difficult and the Fulcher factor may be what keeps it from being impossible. … If nothing else, Fulcher’s challenge ensures that Otter’s eighth legislative session will be as unproductive as the seven that preceded it/ Marty Trillhaase , Lewiston Tribune. More here .

Question: Do you agree with opinionator Marty Trillhaase/Lewiston Tribune that Gov. Otter’s first seven legislative sessions have been unproductive?