In addition to hot debate over immigration, qualifications, effectiveness and more, candidates Raul Labrador and Vaughn Ward took these positions in tonight's 1st CD debate: Neither candidate would pledge to limit his terms in office if elected; Labrador said he opposes term limits, while Ward…
Here are some quotes from tonight's 1st CD debate:Raul Labrador: "I think my conflict with the governor is the reason I should be the next congressman from Idaho. ... You have too many people who are willing to ... kowtow to the leadership in their…
There were some tense moments, a whole lot of lively debate, and even a few moments of agreement - very few - as 1st Congressional District GOP candidates Raul Labrador and Vaughn Ward faced off in a live debate tonight. Here's a shot of the…
Tonight the "Idaho Debates" turn to the 1st Congressional District Republican primary race, in which candidates Raul Labrador and Vaughn Ward are vying for a chance to take on Democratic Congressman Walt Minnick in November. The debate, sponsored by the Idaho Press Club and the…
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Rex Rammell today released his own Greg Smith poll results, in which 400 "somewhat or likely" voters statewide were asked if Gov. Butch Otter should debate his opponents prior to the May 25 primary election. Results showed 73 percent said yes, and…
Eagle, Idaho pollster Greg Smith says he's done a poll in the 1st Congressional District GOP primary race that finds 50 percent of voters undecided, just weeks before the May 25 primary election. Smith said his poll of 400 voters in the 1st CD showed…
Tonight at 8 (7 Pacific time), GOP congressional candidates Raul Labrador and Vaughn Ward will face off in an hour-long debate held before a live audience, and broadcast live on Idaho Public Television. The public is invited; there are 130 seats available for the public…
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has endorsed candidate Vaughn Ward in the GOP primary for the 1st Congressional District seat, in which Ward is vying with state Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Eagle, for a chance to challenge Democratic Congressman Walt Minnick. In a statement, Wasden called…
AARP is denouncing Idaho's decision to "opt out" of running a high-risk health insurance pool for 34,000 eligible residents; Gov. Butch Otter announced last week that Idaho won't participate, leaving the federal government to operate the program in Idaho. "Otter’s given up a crucial seat…
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