Idaho D’s have Congress race, too

James Piotrowski has heard endless skepticism about his chances of defeating incumbent Republican Rep. Raul Labrador as he calls potential donors seeking the seven figures in campaign funds he believes he needs to win. The Boise Democrat and attorney, who specializes in civil rights, workers rights and disability law, says he knows impossible causes. He doesn’t think beating Labrador is one of them. “To me, this is a lot like fly-fishing,” he said. “If I pick the right fly, if I choose the right line, if I make a really good presentation, then the fish has a chance to come up and take my fly, but it really depends on the fish.” Before Piotrowski, 48, can take on Labrador, he faces Staniela Nikolova, a University of Idaho senior from Moscow, in the Democratic primary Tuesday. Her challenge has been to show she’s a serious candidate/Rocky Barker, Idaho Statesman. More here.