Tag Archives: Jim Hansen
Idaho Democrats looking for new executive director
Idaho Democrats looking for new executive director The Idaho Democratic Party, fresh off taking a whipping at the polls Nov. 2, is looking for a new second-in-command. The party, according to Huckleberries Online, decided Monday not to renew the contract of … Continue reading
Dem leader: GOP’s misleading labeling hurt party
Voters buying Republican-driven stereotypes helped undo Idaho’s Democratic candidates, according to the party director and its candidate for governor. “In 2010, the Democratic brand isn’t doing so good,” said Keith Allred, an Independent who sought the governorship under the Democratic … Continue reading
Republicans, Democrats using different strategies to make gains in Idaho Legislature
Idaho Republicans and Democrats are looking to pick up seats in the Idaho House and Senate, but the two groups are using two very different strategies to gain favor with voters. The Idaho Republican Party is looking to direct resources … Continue reading
Democrats wrap up state convention, set to release platform Monday
Democrats gathered at the Coeur d’Alene Casino near Worley ended the weekend’s events with a bang Saturday night at a gala banquet which featured Native American traditional dance presentations, speeches by several Democratic candidates, and a keynote address given by … Continue reading
Idaho Dems expel family and media from convention for first time in years
For the first time in recent years, Idaho Democrats closed their official convention proceedings to family members of delegates as well as members of the media Saturday. The move was initiated by party vice chair Jeanne Buell of Worley, who … Continue reading
Idaho Democratic leader happy with party after primary with few contested races
Idaho Democratic Party Executive Director Jim Hansen said his party will build momentum from Tuesday’s primary elections that saw few contested Democratic races. “I think in the Republican primaries, you’ve seen some rather unseemly stuff going on,” he told IdahoReporter.com, … Continue reading
Ward downplays Democratic internship, denies volunteering for Kaine (video)
In report released earlier this week by IdahoReporter.com, Democratic Party officials said that Vaughn Ward, the man running as a Republican to unseat Walt Minnick, a Democrat, in November’s general election, worked as an intern for another Democrat during his … Continue reading
Major parties steering clear of partisan endorsements
Idaho voters will choose the Republican and Democratic nominees for all state-level and some county and federal elected offices in this month’s primary, but the leaders of both parties say they aren’t formally picking candidates in any contested races. “Well, … Continue reading