Opinion
Searching for opinion based articles? Below we'll share opinion news articles on a wide variety of topics.
Strengthening our national defense
At the Republican National Convention in 1980, President Ronald Reagan said, “We know only too well that war comes…
Prop 1 is not about open primaries
I see ads for Prop 1 in the paper and mail, claiming that this proposition is about open primaries. People like the idea of open primaries, and think this is a good idea.
Representative Sauter is needed for another term
We should be able to count on our Representatives to stand up for us with district issues. Representative Mark Sauter has always been available by phone to discuss issues and help when needed.
Follow the money on Proposition 1
Have you looked to see who is funding Prop 1 (ranked choice voting)? According to the Secretary of State's website, over 75% (more than $3,200,000) is from out-of-state donors and 98% of the $3,200,000 out-of-state…
A satirical 'yes' on Prop 1
Prop 1 is necessary to keep Idaho from sending extremists to the state capital. We must completely change the way our elections are held because our electorate is truly incapable of running, supporting and electing…
What does China have in common with Idaho?
What do the countries of China, North Korea and Cuba have in common with the opponents of Idaho’s Proposition 1? They have — or want to have — a one-party system in which power rests with party leaders (not the vot…
Sauter represents all with thought, consideration
I would like to encourage all voters in Legislative District 1A to re-elect Mark Sauter to the Idaho House of Representatives.
Sauter has earned reelection to House 1A post
I'm voting for Mark Sauter. We need to re-elect him. He has served our district well for the last two years and has earned my vote again).
Sauter is the right choice for Idaho
This is the time of the season we choose who will represent us in Boise.
Elections, politics and possible connections
There is a reason why elections are held right after Halloween.
Sauter, Woodward care about communities, residents
This is a letter of endorsement and support for candidates Mark Sauter and Jim Woodward. We've known both of these gentlemen for a number of years and have seen them contribute to our communities in so many ways ou…
Current system is the real 'jungle' primary
Opponents of Prop. 1 claim it will create a "jungle" primary. Sorry, folks, but we have a jungle primary system now. Both the Democratic and Republican parties have been fielding upward of 20 candidates, each, in t…
Prop 1 is bad for Idaho, America
The purpose of political parties is to develop a platform of principles that its members agree to promote and guide the government if their chosen candidate wins the general election.
Who is actually voting in our elections?
A majority of representatives in the Idaho State House and Senate, Attorney General Raul Labrador and Governor Brad Little, Idaho’s two U.S. Senators Risch and Crapo, and Congressman Fulcher all agree that ranked v…
Keep it simple, reject Proposition 1
Idaho currently has an election system which is simple, and everyone can understand.
Idaho families, Karen Matthee has your back
I am voting for Karen Matthee on Nov. 5 because I believe she will work hard for Idaho families. She understands that many Idahoans are struggling with the high cost of living — and that the difficulties are compou…