EDITORIAL: Tune up the town halls and forums
Idaho Democrats, being in a distinct minority, would welcome any overhaul of the system that might cut into their electoral deficit. As it stands, there are twice as many unaffiliated voters in the Gem State as registered Democrats. Republicans outnumber Democrats by more than five to one.
It is also true that the Republican officials with a stranglehold on state politics will do almost anything to maintain their iron grasp. Even if every unaffiliated voter sided with the Democrats, Republicans would still outnumber their combined forces by 19%, yet paranoia bordering on hysteria reigns.
Both major parties are exceedingly motivated to take sides on the question that will appear on the Nov. 5 Idaho ballot — the matter of changing the structure of elections starting next year.
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