Minnick Digs In: High Marks on Pork Issue
Politics by Adam on August 13th, 2009 with No Comments so far.I know a lot of my fellow conservatives have high hopes of recapturing Idaho’s First District. I have to say that even if there’s a national wave, Rep. Walt Minnick (D-Id.) may not be easily dislodged. With the exception of his votes on SCHIP and the Hate Crimes bill, Minnick is voting like a Republican in a way that maddens Idaho liberal bloggers, but has got to make Minnick’s constituents comfortable.
The latest example, the Club for Growth RePork Card based on 68 anti-Pork Amendments. Minnick scored a perfect 100% on the scorecard. On the pork issue, that’s to the right of Former Congressman Bill Sail (R-ID) who scored a 94% which was one of the highest scores in Congress.
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Steaming Towards a Fiscal Trainwreck?
Politics by Adam on August 12th, 2009 with 1 Comment so far.After a twelve year absence, Amtrak could return to Boise, and a lot of other places that fall between Seattle and Denver on the old Pioneer Route that was discontinued in 1997.
Governor Otter’s Transportation Detour
Politics by Branden on August 11th, 2009 with No Comments so far.The recently convened State of Idaho Transportation Task Force might as well be called the Transportation Detour. At least that would be more believable (and accurate).
During Idaho’s 2009 Legislative Session Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter pushed hard for increased funding to maintain, preserve, and expand Idaho’s highway and bridges. The funding mechanisms included controversial proposals to increases the fuel use tax (a.k.a. “gas tax”) and registration fees for non-commercial vehicles. Despite spending as much political capital as he could muster, Otter’s plan got into the equivalent of a 105 car pile-up.
Happy 4th of July! Tea Parties Across the Northwest
Politics by NW Digest Team on July 4th, 2009 with No Comments so far.Among other things happening on Independence Day around the Northwest, the Tea Party movement is again holding events. We have sent out a message on Twitter, asking activists taking part in the events to send us photos. Check back this afternoon and evening for a wrap up!
If you attended a Tea Party today, please feel free to post in the comments an estimate of the number of attendees, and any anecdotes from the event.
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Finding Time for Humor on the Web
Technology by Andrew on June 7th, 2009 with 1 Comment so far.If you’re like me, you spend time keeping up with the latest headlines and reading about top news stories. But when reading about the latest plane crash or about a shooting rampage day after day gets you down, you get a pick-me-up from a celebrity gossip blog or watching some new YouTube video. Right?
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