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This Week In Idaho Politics
These are
the times that try men's souls . .
. By Stephen
Hartgen He was an obscure pamphleteer even then, a
British-born immigrant to the Colonies, but an ardent American
patriot. Yet, his little pamphlet, Common Sense, written in early
1776, stirred a continent to action.
Leadership
amid a major crisis -- how is the Trump team
performing? By LaVarr Webb,
Publisher A major crisis is always a severe test of
the leadership of the person in charge. Right now, Pres. Trump is
being scrutinized and judged on his leadership during the
coronavirus pandemic. It will certainly have ramifications for his
re-election.
Running a
winning campaign in the midst of a
pandemic By Steve Taggart,
Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor In two months, an
undetermined number of Idaho voters will troop to the polls to
choose party nominees for Congress, the Idaho Legislature and a host
of county positions.
Idaho Dems
change course, go with
Biden By Chuck Malloy,
Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor Four years ago,
Idaho gave Sen. Bernie Sanders nearly 80 percent in its Democratic
presidential caucus, adding fuel to his socialistic revolution.
Trump has
failed to measure up in coronavirus
response By Jim
Jones When a President is confronted with a serious
emergency, the public has a rare chance to see the stuff he's made
of. With the coronavirus (COVID-19), Trump had his opportunity to
shine. His response has been an unfolding disaster.
Guest
opinion: Shutting the door on phone
scammers By Sen. Mike
Crapo We have heard about people in our communities,
neighbors, friends, or even family, falling victim to robocall scams
and losing significant amounts of money and security of their
personal information.
News
release: Magic Valley partners host clinic for future
workforce By News
Release The College of Southern Idaho Workforce
Development and Training Department, Magic Valley Builders
Association, Twin Falls Economic Development, and the Twin Falls
School District hosted the second annual Magic Valley Construction
Expo, March 12-13, in Twin Falls.
Paulette
Jordan launches bid to unseat Sen.
Risch By Chuck Malloy,
Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor Idaho Democratic
senatorial candidate Paulette Jordan has been around long enough to
know a thing or two about politics in the Gem State. It's certainly
no mystery to her why Democrats fail to gain traction in statewide
elections.
A flock of
political swallows doth a springtime
make By Stephen
Hartgen It is said that one swallow does not signal a
coming spring, but a flock of swallows -- well maybe. No single
sentiment out of Boise suggests a complete turnabout in Idaho
conservative politics, but there are some indicators that the
infectious anti-government fever of some on the Idaho alt-right is
fading.
Some
legislators are keeping the Capitol hot button
busy By Jim
Jones As usual for this time of year, the hot button
has swung into action at the state Legislature. Among the hot button
issues are the usual suspects--guns and abortion--but transgender
bills have been added to the mix this time around.
May primary
election is coming into
focus By Steve Taggart,
Idaho Politics Weekly Contributor Idaho's May 19
primary election for some federal and many state and local offices
is around the corner and the broad themes are emerging.
Magic Valley Republican Women
Luncheon When: Wednesday, March 18, 11:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. Where: Locations varies Republican strong,
addressing current issues. For more information, contact This email
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, Magic Valley RW President.
North Idaho Pachyderm
Club When: Friday, March 20, 7 a.m. to 8:30
a.m. Where: IHOP, 2301 N 4th St, Coeur d'Alene, ID Come
join us every Friday at 7 a.m.
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