Opinion
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We need more public servants like Dan Chadwick
When I learned of Dan Chadwick’s handling of a truancy case in Payette County, not long after I took office as Att…
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…
Matthee is a conservation candidate
I've gotten to know Karen Matthee primarily through the Bonner County Climate Coalition, which I lead, and she is the candidate I can support for House Seat 1A.
Prop 1 is a scheme to split, toss our votes
Recently, a letter was printed that indicated a belief that Proposition 1 could reduce the polarization of our political parties. It's a naïve stance.
Proposition 1 is anything but open
Proposition 1 is on the ballot this fall under the guise of “open primaries.” How open is Prop 1?
Ballot offers exciting and hopeful choices
I've been voting in Idaho for 45 years; many years as a Republican for some modicum of sanity in the primaries. But this year, I'm excited to have choices that are stellar. When Open Primaries, Prop.1 passes, futur…
Sauter listens, works hard for his district
My husband and I voted for Mark Sauter (again) in the May 2024 primary. We will vote the same Nov 5.
Want to vote as Republican? Register as one
Maybe I’m confused, but I remember from civics class that the primary election was where political party members voted for a candidate to represent their party in the general election. When one makes the choice to …
Cornel Rasor is a good man, great candidate
Cornel Rasor is running for Idaho state representative, District 1, Seat 1B. He deserves our vote.
Proposition 1 is a ploy to elect liberals in Idaho
Ranked-choice voting (identified as Proposition 1 on the November ballot) makes it easier for the least wanted candidates to win an election.
Why change one person, one vote?
Proposition 1 asks for ranked choice voting.
Open primaries, ranked choice don't favor anyone
Open primaries and ranked choice voting are fair. They don't favor either party, they favor you. Every vote counts. Every winner gets support from more than half the voters.
Vote for competent LD2 legislators Nov. 5
Idaho'as Legislative District 2, LD2, includes Clearwater, Shoshone, and Benewah County, eastern Kootenai County and three precincts in Bonner County.
Vote for genuine locals like Lefebvre, Johnson
In 2020, the Lion's Club took a year off from holding their July 4th activities when COVID-19 was raging. Ron Korn (current candidate for Bonner County Commission) chose to buck health directives and organized his …
Protect our democracy; reject Proposition 1
Let's cut right to the chase about Proposition 1. The political Left always talks about the importance of "protecting our democracy." How does Prop 1 do that when, under its ranked-choice voting model, the candidat…
You deserve to be represented; vote for Larson
Kathryn Larson's campaign postcard says it best: “You deserve to be represented.”