Idaho Politics Weekly Newsletter

Details: Written by Super User; Category: newsletter; Published: 24 October 2016

Monday, October 24, 2016

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This Week In Idaho Politics

Poll: Idaho Congressional Incumbents Appear Headed for Safe Victories in November
By Bob Bernick
As Donald Trump shakes up (and falls) in national GOP politics, the three Republican members of Congress seeking re-election in Idaho this year are safely moving towards victories, a new Idaho Politics Weekly poll shows....

Democrats Take Aim at Rep. Heather Scott
By Chuck Malloy, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
The “American Redoubt” movement, where Christian conservatives from elsewhere have found a safe haven in Idaho’s Panhandle, has gained some traction in Bonner and Boundary counties in the far northern part of the state....

Idaho's Role in the Presidential Race
By Steve Taggart, Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor
This year’s unique presidential race has gripped the attention of most Idahoans, generating lots of talk, plenty of Facebook posts and considerable chatter....

Is Proposed Idaho Plant the Future of Nuclear Energy?
By LaVarr Webb, Idaho Politics Weekly Publisher
A British newspaper, the Guardian, highlighted a unique power project in a recent edition that is proposed to be built at the Idaho National Laboratory near Idaho Falls. “This new technology could save the troubled nuclear power industry,&rdquo...

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....

Political Calendar Highlights

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Meridian Chamber Fall Economic Excellence Breakfast
When: Tuesday, Oct 25, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where: West Ada School District, DSC Auditorium, 1303 E Central Drive, Meridian
Keynote speaker Stephen Cilley, CEO at Ataraxis, Inc., Entrepreneurs' Organization Board Member, plus Autumn Kersey, Founder of Treasure Valley Children's Theater and 2016 Small Business Awards Recipient. A plated breakfast will be served by JB'S Family Restaurant. Members $25, nonmembers $30. More info.

Boise Chamber BOSS Series Featuring Michelle Crosby of Wevorce
When: Tuesday, Oct 25, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Crystal Ballroom, 802 W Bannock St #202, Boise, ID
Join the Boise Chamber for the Business Owners Success Series Luncheon featuring Michelle Crosby of Wevorce. Michelle will be interviewed in a casual Q&A format and share her story of founding Wevorce. $25 member, $35 nonmember. More info and register here.

Kootenai Democrats Democratic Club
When: Friday, Oct 28, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Iron Horse Bar and Grill, 407 East Sherman Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID
This week's Democratic Club features Dr. David Porter, who will lead a discussion on the current political season. Join in the discussion of various campaign topics: candidates, issues, state and national realities. More info.