ENDORSEMENTS: A not-to-do list

I have seen the Kootenai County Republican Central Committees (KCRCC) primary sample ballot in the Coeur d’Alene Press. I received a copy of the same in the mail today.

The KCRCC states that they have “vetted” their chosen candidates and find them to be worthy of your vote. It is concerning to me that the KCRCC chose not to endorse three highly qualified incumbents; Senator Riggs, Representative Amador and Representative Addis. These three Republicans are ethical and have proven conservative voting records. The KCRCC instead chooses to support three others.

Last legislative election cycle the KCRCC “vetted” and endorsed candidate Barron for Senate, who was accused of fondling a child and raping a woman. He recently pleaded guilty to lesser charges.

This was not the first time that the KCRCC has endorsed a candidate who has committed a crime or had behaviors that some would consider unethical.

I would urge you to consider voting for candidates who are not force fed to you by the KCRCC. I will be voting for Republican candidates that the KCRCC does NOT endorse.

LORA WHALEN

Hayden