Crane, Semanko to help Cruz

GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz has named Idaho state Treasurer Ron Crane as his Idaho state chairman, and former state GOP Chairman Norm Semanko as his state campaign director. “Idaho is an important state for us, and with Ron serving as our chairman and Norm as our state director, we gain two of the most respected conservatives in the state,” Cruz said in a press release. Crane said, “Idaho is a state that I believe Ted Cruz will win next March. … Ted Cruz has a proven track record of not wavering or ducking the tough battles”/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here .

Question: Cruz said that “Idaho is an important state for us.” Is that lip service? Or is ruby-red Idaho truly a prize for Republican presidential candidates?