Comments on: On Larry Grant’s exit http://blogforidaho.com/2008/04/10/on-larry-grants-exit/ Official Blog of the Idaho Democratic Freedom Caucus Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:31:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: liberaltarian http://blogforidaho.com/2008/04/10/on-larry-grants-exit/#comment-28 liberaltarian Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:59:47 +0000 http://blogforidaho.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-28 Some people are inclined to vote against anyone from Boise, especialy here in 2C (Canyon County). A "Fruitland boy," as I heard a "Republican leaning" supporter of Grant's refer to him, is much easier to swallow for them. Partly its a rural vs. urban rivalry thing, I think. If you remember, Andrus had hand picked a chair for the state party when Stalings left. This simple fact alone was a part of why some central committee members from some parts of the state voted for Roark. Cecil was a great governor, we all love him, but some are tired of the unelected running the show. Political bosses are not a popular concept among the truly progressive. I just hope Larry can serve Idaho in some capacity very soon. Some people are inclined to vote against anyone from Boise, especialy here in 2C (Canyon County). A “Fruitland boy,” as I heard a “Republican leaning” supporter of Grant’s refer to him, is much easier to swallow for them. Partly its a rural vs. urban rivalry thing, I think. If you remember, Andrus had hand picked a chair for the state party when Stalings left. This simple fact alone was a part of why some central committee members from some parts of the state voted for Roark. Cecil was a great governor, we all love him, but some are tired of the unelected running the show. Political bosses are not a popular concept among the truly progressive. I just hope Larry can serve Idaho in some capacity very soon.

]]> By: W. Lane Startin http://blogforidaho.com/2008/04/10/on-larry-grants-exit/#comment-27 W. Lane Startin Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:21:07 +0000 http://blogforidaho.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-27 For the time being my office will be in Meridian, but I will maintain my residence in Twin Falls. It is my intention to eventually open offices in both the Boise and Twin Falls areas. You will most likely hear from me in that capacity very soon. Consider yourselves warned. ;-) Sali is no pushover, and there's a lot to be said for the "real" Idaho liberaltarian refers to. Among other things, Minnick will need an outright, no-excuses win in Kootenai County in November - and stay competitive in Canyon County - to have a shot. Kootenai is to the 1st CD what Twin Falls is to the 2nd: an absolute must-win for the Democrat. For the time being my office will be in Meridian, but I will maintain my residence in Twin Falls. It is my intention to eventually open offices in both the Boise and Twin Falls areas. You will most likely hear from me in that capacity very soon. Consider yourselves warned. ;-)

Sali is no pushover, and there’s a lot to be said for the “real” Idaho liberaltarian refers to. Among other things, Minnick will need an outright, no-excuses win in Kootenai County in November - and stay competitive in Canyon County - to have a shot. Kootenai is to the 1st CD what Twin Falls is to the 2nd: an absolute must-win for the Democrat.

]]> By: liberaltarian http://blogforidaho.com/2008/04/10/on-larry-grants-exit/#comment-25 liberaltarian Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:27:02 +0000 http://blogforidaho.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-25 Right now, in the shock I am experiencing over this decision, my thoughts are: I will still vote for Larry Grant in the Primary, as he left too late to not appear on the ballot (I believe). I've met with Walt & still have misgivings about his ability to win in November. I'm sory, but it is how i feel. I agree, Grant would still win the Primary regardless of fundraising differences now, I think he still would. This is part of my (and many other of my fellow Democrats out here in the "real" Idaho) hold a grudge against the state party machine. Rand Lewis is still running for office in Idaho: State Senator for his Legislative District. If Larry wanted to do something similar in a write-in capacity, I think he could probably secure the 50 vote minimum to qualify for the November ballot at least. I'm not advocated he hurt the Party, but if he wanted to, I think he could win if he continued to run for CD1 as an Independant. Again, this is mostly just initial skock speaking here. I'll come around, I'm sure. Right now, in the shock I am experiencing over this decision, my thoughts are: I will still vote for Larry Grant in the Primary, as he left too late to not appear on the ballot (I believe). I’ve met with Walt & still have misgivings about his ability to win in November. I’m sory, but it is how i feel. I agree, Grant would still win the Primary regardless of fundraising differences now, I think he still would. This is part of my (and many other of my fellow Democrats out here in the “real” Idaho) hold a grudge against the state party machine. Rand Lewis is still running for office in Idaho: State Senator for his Legislative District. If Larry wanted to do something similar in a write-in capacity, I think he could probably secure the 50 vote minimum to qualify for the November ballot at least. I’m not advocated he hurt the Party, but if he wanted to, I think he could win if he continued to run for CD1 as an Independant. Again, this is mostly just initial skock speaking here. I’ll come around, I’m sure.

]]> By: Julie in Boise http://blogforidaho.com/2008/04/10/on-larry-grants-exit/#comment-19 Julie in Boise Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:22:02 +0000 http://blogforidaho.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-19 You weren't the only one who was surprised by the turn of events, Lane. Although Minnick has been clobbering Grant in the fundraising department, I'd bet that if the primary had been held today, Grant would've won based on the good will he built among the grassroots and the name recognition he had among less-active Dems. But as you say, Minnick will represent Idaho far better than Bill Sali has. Idaho deserves a voice in the majority in DC, and working Idaho families deserve a Congressman who will take seriously our calls for a reasonable end to the war in Iraq; health care for everyone; and robust economic development via green-collar jobs and other living-wage opportunities. If all goes well, we'll have an Idaho Democrat in both the U.S. House and the Senate, which would be a fine turn of events indeed. Good luck with your new practice. Are you going to have two offices or are you relocating to the Treasure Valley? You weren’t the only one who was surprised by the turn of events, Lane. Although Minnick has been clobbering Grant in the fundraising department, I’d bet that if the primary had been held today, Grant would’ve won based on the good will he built among the grassroots and the name recognition he had among less-active Dems.

But as you say, Minnick will represent Idaho far better than Bill Sali has. Idaho deserves a voice in the majority in DC, and working Idaho families deserve a Congressman who will take seriously our calls for a reasonable end to the war in Iraq; health care for everyone; and robust economic development via green-collar jobs and other living-wage opportunities.

If all goes well, we’ll have an Idaho Democrat in both the U.S. House and the Senate, which would be a fine turn of events indeed.

Good luck with your new practice. Are you going to have two offices or are you relocating to the Treasure Valley?

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