OPINION: Why NIR’s recommendations build a stronger community
Jim Pierce
In every election, voters in Kootenai County face the same question: “Who can we trust to lead?” This fall, two groups will offer recommendations — the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) and North Idaho Republicans (NIR). The difference couldn’t be clearer.
In my opinion, the KCRCC has turned endorsements into a political loyalty test. Too often, that means supporting candidates who simply aren’t ready — or able — to serve very well. The results speak for themselves: dysfunction at North Idaho College, costly mistakes and a community left divided.
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