NONINI: He's a true Republican

Call the Republican Party platform survey, a loyalty oath or a litmus test if you will, but I believe that it provides a great starting point to vet candidates that aspire to the Party’s nomination as a candidate in the November general election. Candidates who responded to the survey gave voters a basis to decide how closely a candidate agrees with their own viewpoint. In the District 3 State Senator race, two candidates were given an opportunity to state their level of agreement with the Republican Party platform. However, only one of the candidates completed the survey. That candidate is Senator Bob Nonini. Whether one agrees or disagrees with Mr. Nonini and his level of agreement with the GOP platform, at least one can be assured where he stands. The candidate who did not complete the survey has done the voters a disservice. He has not indicated his level of agreement with the platform of the Party from whom he is seeking nomination. There is therefore no information on which to vet this candidate with respect to the platform. Senator Nonini has represented my views in the Idaho Senate very well. He has declared where he stands regarding the planks of the Republican Party platform. The Idaho Freedom Foundation has ranked him Number 6 (out of 35 Senators) on their 2014 Freedom Index.

This May 20th, my vote will be going to Senator Bob Nonini for District 3 State Senator. I urge you to support Senator Nonini with your vote also.

SHEILA WALLER

Post Falls