Idaho Politics Weekly Newsletter

Details: Written by Super User; Category: newsletter; Published: 17 October 2016

Monday, October 17, 2016

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This Week In Idaho Politics

Poll: Clinton Gaining on Trump in Idaho
By Bob Bernick
Donald Trump holds a 10-percentage point lead over Hillary Clinton in Idaho, a just-completed Idaho Politics Weekly poll shows....

Idaho Voters Want Government Close to Home
By LaVarr Webb, Idaho Politics Weekly Publisher
The mood of the electorate is always a big factor in any election....

Crapo Puts Principle Ahead of GOP Politics
By Chuck Malloy, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
Sen. Mike Crapo has never been one to take a lot of political risks, which makes it surprising that he pulled his endorsement for Donald Trump with less than a month to go in the campaign....

Odds & Ends: McMullin, McKenzie and Fireworks
By Steve Taggart, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
Evan McMullin making a run in East Idaho. ...

Experts Panel: Good Advice From Caring Mentors
By Todd Cranney, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
This week’s question: What advice do you give to those you serve as a mentor? ...

Measure the Right Activities to Achieve Goals in Government and Elsewhere
By Randy Shumway, Zions Bank Economic Advisor
Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted.--William Bruce Cameron...

Press Release: 2016 Andrus Lecture: Celebrating 100 Years of National Parks
By Press Release
National Parks Director Jon Jarvis will participate in a special discussion Tuesday regarding the national parks system as it celebrates its 100th birthday....

The Solution: Vote for Trump and Then Impeach & Convict Him
By LaVarr Webb, Idaho Politics Weekly Publisher
Who to vote for in the presidential race? It’s the political dilemma of the decade for many Republicans....

Presidential Race Is Over
By Steve Taggart, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
I have felt for some time that Hillary Clinton was likely to be the next president of the United States. As a Democrat, she has always had an advantage in the electoral college (last week Real Clear Politics had her with a 260 to 165 electoral ...

Poll: Idahoans Show Strong Confidence in Law Enforcement
By Bob Bernick
In big cities across America significant populations – especially African-Americans – have low confidence levels with the police and criminal justice system, believing they are unfair to them....

Guest Commentary: Vote Yes on HJR5 to Hold Your State Government Accountable
By U.S. Senator Jim Risch
House Joint Resolution 5 (HJR 5) will be on your November ballot. By voting “Yes” on HJR 5, you will be securing the ability to hold politicians accountable, protect Idahoans from excessive regulations, ensure your voice is heard and hold...

Political Calendar Highlights

See our full political calendar.

Meridian Chamber Luncheon
When: Tuesday, Oct 18, 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Where: West Ada School District, DSC Auditorium District Service/Training Center, 1303 E Central Drive, Meridian
Speaker is Gretchen Caserotti, Director Meridian Library District. $15 members, $20 non-members. RSVP in advance is required whether you choose to eat or are just coming to listen to the program. Not eating? Select NOLUNCH or NOFOOD from promo code drop down box. More info.

Ada County Highway District Candidate Forum
When: Wednesday, Oct 19, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Eastern Idaho Technical College, 1600 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, ID
Candidates include District 2: Rebecca Arnold and David Eberle; District 3: Sara Baker, Rick Just, Mike Tracy. More info.

Ambassador Committee Luncheon
When: Wednesday, Oct 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Lower Level Conference Center, 250 S. 5th St., Boise.
Please RSVP so food can be planned for by 12 p.m., October 18. Questions? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Andrea Vlassis-Zahn or call 208-472-5259.