Tag Archives: Jim Weatherby
Capitol crossover and key departures could change the Senate culture, make it more like House
All political observers know the election immediately following legislative redistricting leads to colossal turnover in the Capitol. This year, that turnover, combined with a newly closed primary election system and key retirements, could lead to an Idaho Senate that aligns … Continue reading
Education and taxes dominate second gubernatorial debate
For Republican Gov. Butch Otter, it was a day to defend education cuts made during the last legislative session. For his challenger, Democrat Keith Allred, the debate at the Grove Hotel in downtown Boise was an event to clarify his … Continue reading
Wall Street Journal weighs in on Idaho’s gubernatorial contest
Less than two weeks after a well-known political polling agency said Republican Gov. Butch Otter’s race with Democratic challenger Keith Allred is solidly in the hands of the GOP, a national publication has weighed in, and says Allred may be … Continue reading
Gubernatorial candidate charges City Club of Boise of debate cover-up
The City Club of Boise, an organization dedicated to bringing debate and civics discussions to the people of the Treasure Valley, is holding a debate between Republican Butch Otter and Democrat Keith Allred, two men vying to be Idaho’s next … Continue reading