bigdesert10
Lil-Rokslider
A handful of candidates have thrown their hat in the ring for the GOP nomination for Idaho governor and have already begun campaigning via radio interviews and various appearances.
In Idaho, barring some kind of a cataclysmic event, the GOP primary will inevitably determine who will be governor. Consequently, I think it merits some discussion as to which of the candidates would be the most cooperative with regards to protecting public land access.
I realize it's early in the game (primary is in May, I believe), but if we can determine one to be better than the others, we would do well to start throwing our weight behind them early and often within our communities (if you're in Idaho) and among our Idaho acquaintances (if you're not).
My initial research found no formal position for Brad Little or for Raul Labrador, but they both have a record to consult and both have shown pretty clear support for land transfer to the states.
Tommy Ahlquist has no record to consider, as he is a relative newcomer to the political arena. He does, however, have a statement on his website supporting public lands access, although he's pretty vague about what that means.
Does anyone have any insight or opinions on any of these candidates and their positions on public land? I know there will be a comment or two stating we should "just vote Democrat", but that's not a pragmatic solution given the current state of politics in Idaho.
If the moderators see this as too contentious a topic, please don't hesitate to take it down. I'm not trying to stir any conflict, just looking for solutions.
In Idaho, barring some kind of a cataclysmic event, the GOP primary will inevitably determine who will be governor. Consequently, I think it merits some discussion as to which of the candidates would be the most cooperative with regards to protecting public land access.
I realize it's early in the game (primary is in May, I believe), but if we can determine one to be better than the others, we would do well to start throwing our weight behind them early and often within our communities (if you're in Idaho) and among our Idaho acquaintances (if you're not).
My initial research found no formal position for Brad Little or for Raul Labrador, but they both have a record to consult and both have shown pretty clear support for land transfer to the states.
Tommy Ahlquist has no record to consider, as he is a relative newcomer to the political arena. He does, however, have a statement on his website supporting public lands access, although he's pretty vague about what that means.
Does anyone have any insight or opinions on any of these candidates and their positions on public land? I know there will be a comment or two stating we should "just vote Democrat", but that's not a pragmatic solution given the current state of politics in Idaho.
If the moderators see this as too contentious a topic, please don't hesitate to take it down. I'm not trying to stir any conflict, just looking for solutions.
