ENDORSEMENT: Vote for Havercroft, Durbin, Knudtsen

Regarding the rating and vetting process of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee. I find it to be quite ridiculous that the committee goes to these lengths and then sends out a flyer with their recommendations for who they say are true conservatives. I find it even more ridiculous that some voters blindly follow these recommendations. Who are these people who think that their insights are so valuable that they must be shared?

The Republican Party that I have always been a member of has been a party of INDIVIDUALS, people who are capable of making their own determination and doing their own research as to who to vote for. The majority members of the KCRCC committee are an embarrassment to what was once a proud party. The shining example of a true Republican was Ronald Reagan, a man who was gracious, respectful, capable and effective. I dare say he is spinning in his grave.

When I was chairman of the committee (06-10) we did not endorse any candidate until after the primary and then we promoted the nominees of the voters. During my tenure I personally endorsed a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives and at a scheduled meeting I was accused of criminal behavior for having done so. I requested a review of what I did from our legal counsel and it was determined that I could personally endorse. My, how things have changed.

I strongly encourage the voters of Kootenai County to do their own research and vote. Look intently at Havercroft, Durbin and Knudtsen for trustees at NIC. They are all three longtime residents of and participants in Kootenai County. They have the county’s and the school’s best interest at heart.

BRAD CORKILL

Rose Lake