Archive for: September 2010

September 30, 2010

Fall Endorsements #2: Raul Labrador for Congress

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 30 Sep 2010

There’s much to say against Walt Minnick: 1) His vote for Nancy Pelosi for speaker, 2) His contribution to liberal candidates like John Kerry and Maria Cantwell that suggests he’s not as moderate as his first term voting record suggess, …

September 29, 2010

The Fall Endorsements #1: Butch Otter for Governor

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 29 Sep 2010

I have to admit that I’ve not been satisfied with the Gubenatorial Administration of Butch Otter, but there’s little reason to believe Keith Allred would be better. Allred is funded by environmentalists and labor unions.

Governor Otter has done well to …

September 27, 2010

Jana’s Miracle Math and Engelking’s Mistake

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 27 Sep 2010

In answer to the Idaho Conservative Blogger’s question of electability, Jana Kemp explained how she was going to be the next Governor based on the state’s electoral make-up:

Here is the math, based
on the recently reported polls:

               47% …

September 26, 2010

What are the Unions Buying from Keith Allred?

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 26 Sep 2010

Some campaign finance figures from the Allred Campaign via Follow the Money. The Idaho AFL-CIO has given Allred $6,900, Communication Workers have pitched in $5,000,  and the Carpenters Union has given $2,000.  Idaho Education Association has given Allred $5,000 …

Union Pays Non-Union Picketers

Filed under: Video Blogging - 26 Sep 2010

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
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Idaho Quick Notes

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 26 Sep 2010

The Tax Foundation agrees with me about reforming Idaho’s tax laws and that removing Sales Tax exemptions isn’t the right focus for tax reform.  (Hat Tip: Right Mind.)
Mineral County has asked to be declared a disaster area …

The Left on the Run Links

Filed under: Round Up Post - 26 Sep 2010

Ohio Democratic Party chairman drops F-bomb on Tea Party.

Florida Democratic Party publicly releases Allen West’s Social Security number.

UC Berkeley Study finds Cash for Clunker failed. (Hat Tip: Volokh Conspiracy.)

Taxpayer subsidized abortion referral center forced to close (Hat …

September 22, 2010

The Underperformer and the Endangered Congressman

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 22 Sep 2010

The latest Mason-Dixon poll provides some guidance on two key races, the Gubernatorial race and the 1st District Congressional race. Two provisos first:

1) The poll’s method for selecting likely voters doesn’t seem quite accurate. What Mason-Dixon relies on is voters …

September 21, 2010

I’m Afraid I Will Have to Report You to the Commissar

Filed under: Political Correctness - 21 Sep 2010

This news comes out of Tennessee:
A Tennessee middle school football coach is looking to the future after his termination for alleged political incorrectness.

Twenty-six-year-old Bryan Glover is a Christian who co-wrote a song called “When You’re Holding a Hammer, Everything …

September 20, 2010

Links of the Week

Filed under: Round Up Post - 20 Sep 2010

Martyrdom inflation: Palestinian Speaker increases the number of  Jihadist “martyrs” jumps from 72 to 2.5 million.  (Hat Tip: Michelle Malkin.)

The defeat of Mike Castle: A necessary change for Delaware Republicans.

Michigan Democrats worried about the security of 27 …

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