Right Mind (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008
The memories of the Dems is selectively short. Two years ago, they were screaming about the out-of-state money that Bill Sali received. But take a look at Walt Minnick’s war chest . He’s had...( read more )
Adam's Blog (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008
In Idaho’s 1st District, Congressman Bill Sali (R-ID) is being challenged by Walt Minnick, a businessman and 1996 Senate Candidate. Minnick calls himself a “conservative Democrat” on his website, and, he expects to capture the seat and the Idaho media is doing everything they can to help. The Idaho media reports on Minnick’s fundraising advantage, but [...]
RenewAmerica columns (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008
(Adam Graham) - In Idaho's 1st District, Congressman Bill Sali (R-ID) is being challenged by Walt Minnick, a businessman and 1996 Senate Candidate. Minnick calls himself a "conservative Democrat" on his website, and, he expects to capture the seat and the Idaho media is doing everything they can to help...
DennisMansfield.com (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
I've been researching some interesting gunowner facts on Walt's campaign and wanted to present them for review and for clarification. I'm wrestling with how they reflect the "Idaho way" on the issue of 2nd Amendment rights. I'd love to hear...
Right Mind (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
The following article ran in today’s Lewiston Tribune . Congressman Bill Sali, R-Idaho, and Democratic challenger Walt Minnick have agreed to debate in Lewiston on Oct. 16 . It will be the second...( read more )
43rd State Blues: Democracy for Ida (Free subscription) | 08/06/2008
From the Walt Minnick for Congress campaign: The Minnick for Congress campaign is holding a press conference on Wednesday, August 6 at 2 p.m. MDT in Nampa to draw attention to the importance of federal funds for highway and bridge safety. On July 24, Congressman Bill Sali was among a small minority to vote against a bipartisan bill authorizing funding to help states pay for bridge inspections. The...
Swing State Project (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
Democrat Walt Minnick is up on the airwaves in Idaho with his first two ads in his race against crumb-bum GOP Rep. Bill "Brain Fade" Sali: The ads are airing in the Boise and Spokane/Coeur d'Alene media markets.
43rd State Blues: Democracy for Ida (Free subscription) | 07/26/2008
From the Walt Minnick for Congress campaign: It's crunch time -- Saturday marks 100 days until the election . Our campaign has had big success in the last few months, out-raising our opponent nearly 2-1, earning big national media stories (check out page A3 in the July 15th edition of the Wall Street Journal ) and completing a voter identification project of a scale never before seen in Idaho. But...
Adam's Blog (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
http://video.google.com/videoplay'docid=-1742806268737559141 Based on Minnick’s biggest metropolitan supporters: I’m hiding the news They’re contributing today They want me to be part of it, New York, New York These Idaho business shoes Are willing to stray To make a far left start of it New York, New York, I want to work where special interests never sleep, To serve the queen of the hill, the top...
The Stupid Shall Be Punished (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
In response to my post about how I wasn't a big fan of my Congressman, Bill Sali, a reader wrote and pointed out that it's more helpful to be positive in politics than negative. I agree. In November, rather than simply casting a vote against Bill Sali, I'll be voting for Walt Minnick . A successful businessman and Army veteran, Walt is a fiscal conservative and social moderate. He'll be able to counteract...
Daily Kos (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
Last month came the news that Obama significantly outraised McCain in Idaho, including in some of the state's most traditionally conservative areas. ID-01 Democratic candidate Walt Minnick has also consistently been outraising the hapless Bill Sali , and Republican Senate candidate Jim Risch has had to loan himself nearly half a million dollars to gain a cash on hand lead over Larry LaRocco. And now...
43rd State Blues: Democracy for Ida (Free subscription) | 06/26/2008
From the Walt Minnick for Congress campaign: Walt Minnick released the following statement on today's Supreme Court decision upholding the rights of individuals to keep and bear arms: "It's about damn time. As a gun owner, outdoors enthusiast and sportsman, I applaud the court's protection of our 2nd Amendment rights." Minnick is running for Congress in Idaho's First District against incumbent Bill...
Think Progress (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008 | Politics
As ThinkProgress noted yesterday, ExxonMobil is sponsoring CNN’s coverage of both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. We also noted that CBS’s political coverage is sponsored by ExxonMobil. Now, it appears that National Journal has also opened its doors to Big Oil sponsorship, announcing on its website that its coverage of the 2008 conventions will [...]
rochesterturning.com (Free subscription) | 08/06/2008 | Politics
Freedom’s Watch, a pro-war Republican 527 group co-founded by George W. Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer, is up on the air with ads in NY-29 and elsewhere (via the Politicker): Freedom’s Watch, the conservative advocacy organization heavily funded by Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson, is hitting the airwaves with a television and radio ad buy targeting [...]
Adam's Blog (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008
Kevin Richert has a column today criticizing Jim Risch on the blogosphere: An online video clip of GOP Senate candidate Jim Risch is doctored for cheap laughs. Blogger Serephin at the Democratic site 43rd State Blues edited the clip to depict Risch with a gnome’s hat and a high-pitched voice to match. In the video, Risch draws a [...]
