After the Sarah Palin rally, candidate Vaughn Ward was surrounded by supporters, well-wishers, a few folks who wanted to argue politics, and a lot of youngsters who wanted autographs on signs and brochures and a picture with the candidate. Ward said he was thrilled with…
A Wisconsin GOP congressional candidate, Chad Lee, from whose campaign website Idaho congressional candidate Vaughn Ward had borrowed word-for-word an issue position statement on jobs that Ward removed from his site last week after the similarities were reported, has now acknowledged that Lee staffers lifted…
As Tuesday's election approaches, charges are flying in the non-partisan contested race for the Idaho Supreme Court. Justice Roger Burdick issued a press release ripping his challenger, 2nd District Judge John Bradbury, for four decisions in criminal matters that were reversed on appeal, saying, "If…
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin had harsh words for the "lamestream media" and the liberal left as gave an enthusiastic speech rallying voters for GOP congressional candidate Vaughn Ward in Boise today. "The left and some of the lamestream media, they can really play dirty…
"I like those bumper stickers that say, 'You can keep the change,'" Sarah Palin told the crowd in Boise. She called Vaughn Ward "the real deal," saying he's pro-gun and pro-life. "Vaughn has been courageous enough to serve our country and fight for you, fight…
Sarah Palin told a crowd in the Qwest Arena, "What we're here for is it being all about Vaughn. We're gonna turn this country around." She won cheers from the audience. Palin said she flew all night and arrived on time, but without her luggage…
Luna introduced Vaughn Ward, who told the crowd, "The families that came to see us, they arrived on time but unfortunately their bags did not" He's now introducing Sarah Palin. "Gov. Palin's redefined what change means - it will take on a whole new meaning…
State Superintendent of Schools Tom Luna is the next speaker at the Ward-Palin rally, starting by talking about the importance of education. Then he said, "Folks, if we're going to keep the promise to the rising generation, then we have to put an end to…
The Ward campaign is estimating there are 1,500 people at the rally, which is starting now with state Sen. John McGee, R-Caldwell, taking the podium. "Canyon County is Vaughn Ward country," he declared; Canyon County is where McGee is from, though the rally is taking…
There now appear to be nearly 400 people sitting in the free seats in the risers around the floor of the Qwest Arena for the Sarah Palin-Vaughn Ward rally, and another 650 or so in the $10 seats on the floor, for a total of…
There appear to be about 750 seats set up on the floor of the Qwest Arena for the Sarah Palin-Vaughn Ward rally, and so far roughly half have filled up. In the free seats on the risers at the sides a little over 100 people…
People are filtering in slowly for the Sarah Palin rally for Vaughn Ward's campaign this morning; here's a shot of the line outside just as the doors opened. Inside, a photo slide show of pictures of Ward is playing on the big screen and the…
Vaughn Ward's campaign has announced that free tickets will be available for the Sarah Palin rally this morning for an additional level of seating, and can be picked up in person starting at 9 a.m. at Qwest Arena. In addition, $10 tickets for floor seats…
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