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Ada County Democrats 2007 JFK Banquet Video
Meet several State Representatives and former Governor Cecil Andrus - who served four terms as the Governor of Idaho. Hear what they have to say about a grassroots campaign, volunteers and the future of Idaho politics. Meet several State Representatives and former Governor Cecil Andrus - who served four terms as the Governor of Idaho. Hear what they h... more
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Incumbent DAVE BIETER wins Boise Mayoral Race!!!
Bieter wins mayoral election with 20,556 or 64% of the votes defeating City Council Memeber Jim Tibbs who received 11,528 or 36% of the votes. A VERY short response on the future of Ada County and Boise in relation to who holds political office... Bieter wins mayoral election with 20,556 or 64% of the votes defeating City Council Memeber Jim Tibbs who received 11,528 or 36% of th... more
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Mayors across the GEM STATE attend the Idaho Energy and Green Building Conference
Boise Mayor: DAVE BEITER (pictured)
If you haven't gone GREEN, then you're missing out on the latest ENVIRONMENTAL TREND. The leaders of Idaho's cities discuss ways to make going green a fiscal reality... Boise Mayor: DAVE BEITER (pictured) ... more -
Chronology of Larry Craig's Bathroom Arrest
*TAKEN FROM FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2007 IDAHO STATESMAN's cover story*
Craig timeline
Oct. 17, 2006: Blogger Mike Rogers "outs" Craig
Feb. 2007: Craig hired attorney Billy Martin and public relations consultant Judy Smith months before the arrest, Craig's staff says.
May 14: Craig tells the Statesman he consulted a lawyer to fight paper's inquiry.
June 11: Craig arrested.
July: Craig paid Martin $37,350 on July 9, a month after Craig's arrest, the senator's campaign finance reports show.
Aug 1: Craig signs guilty plea.
Aug. 8: Judge accepts plea.
Aug. 27: News breaks of arrest .
DENIED: After his arrest became public, Craig said that he didn't talk to a lawyer."I did not seek any counsel, either from an attorney, staff, friends or family," Craig said. "That was a mistake, and I deeply regret it. Because of that, I have now retained counsel and I am asking my counsel to review this matter and to advise me on how to proceed."
Sept. 1: Craig says he intends to resign by Sept. 30.
Sept. 10: Craig files motion to reverse guilty plea.
Oct. 4: Judge rules against Craig. Senator says hewon't resign.
Oct. 16: Larry and Suzanne Craig appear on television. *TAKEN FROM FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2007 IDAHO STATESMAN's cover story* Craig timeline Oct. 17, 2006: Blogger Mike Rogers "outs" Craig ... more -
Larry's Ethical Expenses
Oh Larry! I did not know that using campaign contributions to cover personal expenses like a criminal attorney was ETHICALLY or LEGALLY appropriate. You must love rubbing salt on your wounds. Oh Larry! I did not know that using campaign contributions to cover personal expenses like a criminal attorney was ETHICALLY or LEGALL... more
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Donated To Sen. Craig Lately?
Our favorite Idaho senator is using campaign money to pay for his high-priced lawyer. If you donated to his campaign, you should ask for your money back. Our favorite Idaho senator is using campaign money to pay for his high-priced lawyer. If you donated to his campaign, you should ask f... more
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Listen to Larry
Senator Craig wants to explain his actions and clear his name.
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For Idaho Paper And Reporter, Craig Story Posed a Moral Dilemma
The kind of dilemma facing the Statesman has played out repeatedly in recent years as news organizations have grappled with secondhand accounts about political figures and questionable sexual conduct. Among the issues: What is an adequate level of proof? Are affairs or the hiring of prostitutes, even if documented, fit to print? Or do they require an element of public hypocrisy, such as gay sex involving a lawmaker who holds forth on the sanctity of marriage? The kind of dilemma facing the Statesman has played out repeatedly in recent years as news organizations have grappled with secondhand... more
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