Sali relied heavily on Club [for Growth] support in his victory - the state party particularly dislikes him and wanted someone ‘more moderate.Yep. They got it. The Idaho Republican party particularly dislikes Bill Sali, and, read it again, the Idaho Republican Party wants someone more moderate. Also, Sali relied heavily on the Club for Growth, the same organization that wants to do away with all ag subsidies. Not in-state contributors, but out of state hit men (and women) pressing their radical agenda.
If the Idaho Republican Party thinks that Bill Sali is too conservative for them, then he's clearly in the Hezb'allah wing of the party. Ya know, if the Repub party in the most conservative Red state in the union thinks that Sali is too conservative for them,that speaks volumes. Sali is not in touch with Idaho voters.
This is almost too easy. Just quote Republicans talking about Sali; he's an "absolute idiot" says Bruce Newcomb, and on and on. You've all heard what other Rs say about Sali, and the consensus is that Sali will not be an effective congressperson.
(BTW, respects to Helen Chenoweth who was tragically killed today in an auto accident, and who rejected the PC "Congressperson" term in favor for being called a Congressman. Disagree with her politics as I did, at least she was genuine.)
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Alan, I don't think I've seen that post from Save the GOP. Of special interest: "Its (sic) great to see a good man win a tough race with a solid campaign operation."
One of the big questions around last week's FEC complaint against Sali is how much of the campaign really is being run here from Boise. Clearly, most (like 90%!) of his primary money came from out of state, and the Club for Growth funded the attack ads that helped him beat Robert Vasquez and Sheila Sorensen in the primary.
As we get down to the wire, we need to be ready for more attacks from these out-of-staters. This race may look "too easy" for Larry Grant due to Bill Sali's weaknesses and unpopularity as a candidate, but this is still a deeply red district where voters respond to Republicans who promise to cut taxes (even when BS just voted to raise the sales tax) and keep us "safe," even as the war in Iraq drags on with no end game in place.
I agree that Larry Grant must wage a real battle to win the seat. I meant it was almost too easy to criticize Sali; just quote Republicans talking about him.
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