Debate: Otter, Foes Mix It Up

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, right, responds past Libertarian candidate John Bujak, center, to a comment by Democratic candidate A.J. Balukoff, left, during a debate at the studios of Idaho Public Television in Boise Thursday. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)

Idaho’s final gubernatorial debate showcased the most heated exchanges yet between the candidates seeking the seat, the AP reports. GOP Gov. Butch Otter faced off against Democratic candidate A.J. Balukoff and Libertarian candidate John Bujak. The three agreed on little, writes AP reporter Kimberlee Kruesi, and often interrupted the moderator and debate panel to respond to zingers thrown out by their opponents, while discussing education, the economy and same-sex marriage/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: No one — are you listening, Joker? — can say that the Democrats didn’t field solid candidates ready to take the fight to the top of the Republican ticket this year. Right?