OPINION: It is high time to turn the page on hyper-partisan politics in Idaho
Four years ago, I had the pleasant experience of meeting Todd Achilles. At the time, I had plans to set up a cross-partisan group of military veterans to weigh in on issues important to preserving our constitutional system. Veterans put their lives on the line to protect that system. Upon learning that Todd had volunteered for the U.S. Army and served as an armor officer and tank commander, a partnership began. We established Veterans for Idaho Voters as a force to prevent extreme partisanship from poisoning necessary public policy reforms. Our military oath was to be our guiding light.
I’ve been impressed with the way Todd has carried that banner in his political endeavors ever since. During his time in the Legislature, he did not let partisan labels stand in the way of working across the aisle to create necessary policies respectful of constitutional guidelines. Todd is now seeking to take that agenda to the national level. He will be a remarkable U.S. senator.
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