Boise developer launches guv bid

Tommy Ahlquist launched his Republican campaign for governor today, addressing close to 400 people closely crowded into the 17 ^th -floor conference room of the Zions Bank building in downtown Boise, which Ahlquist’s company built. Ahlquist was introduced by three-time Olympic gold medal cyclist Kristin Armstrong, who told the crowd, “This is the day we are going to go out and start our race.” Armstrong, who will accompany Ahlquist to announcements later today in Idaho Falls, Kimberly and Coeur d’Alane, said, “I’m not one to sit on the sidelines – oh, and by the way, I like to win,” drawing cheers from the assembled supporters, a crowd that was heavy on 20- to 40-somethings in business dress/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.