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ELECTION: Duncan won’t get this vote
No endorsement for Commissioner Leslie Duncan for the following reasons: Commissioner Duncan proposed and led the vote that lifted the long-standing ban against boats making excessive wakes on the Spokane River. Th…
PATZER: Precinct lucky to have him
I have known Dave and his family for a significant number of years and I hold him in very high esteem. Dave is first and foremost a good family man and a good business man and problem solver. Dave has lived in Coeu…
ELECTION: Let’s get back to normal
Until recently I paid no attention to Precinct Committeemen. That was before the turmoil on the NIC Board, whose meetings I have been attending. That’s when I came to understand their importance; while I was paying…
ELECTION: Don’t ignore the 50+
Across this great state of ours, Idahoans are considering who to vote for in the upcoming primary election on May 21; and the candidates are doing everything they can to try to earn those votes. One fact should be …
VALUES: Vote for those who reflect yours
Friday’s op-ed columns by Mr. Brent Regan and Dr. Jack Riggs could not be better examples of the growing rift and the current approaches in the Republican Party. One writer lists the qualifications and community hi…
PRECINCTS: Support these two leaders
This letter is endorsing David Patzer for Republican Precinct Committeeman running in Precinct 205.
RACISM: Justice just wasn’t served
I understand the constraints of the legal system regarding the harassment of the Utah women’s athletes who were visiting our city. However, by not even giving him a slap on the wrist, the message is sent to other “…
ELECTION: Patzer, Masterson endorsed
I support and encourage voting for Dave Patzer for Precinct Committeeman, district 205, and Bat Masterson for county commissioner.
RACISM: Hatred growing in Lake City
When the city of Coeur d’Alene last week failed to criminally charge, or in some other manner, address the situation regarding screaming racist taunts and threatening gestures toward college visitors to Coeur d’Ale…
KCRCC: Here’s why change is warranted
Much has been said by acolytes of the KCRCC extolling the virtues of its process for “rating and vetting” candidates. Little has been said regarding the process’s shortcomings.
MEDICAID: A big win for all Idaho
It was a great day for many in our state when the Idaho Legislature adjourned and not only left Medicaid expansion in place — as clearly intended by Idaho voters — but actually extended benefits to new mothers for …
NOEM: The story of dogs and abortions
This is simple to differentiate between sense and Democrat.
ELECTION: Vote opposite KCRCC mailer
Let’s use common sense, which apparently isn’t so common.
HOMES: Preserve our local history
It is very upsetting to see the old beautiful homes and buildings being torn down in Coeur d’Alene and replaced with modern apartment buildings and townhomes.
PRECINCT: Failure of a smear tactic
I am running as a precinct committeeman in Precinct 510 representing the Idaho Republican Party during the primary election on May 21.