Dan Popkey
About Dan Popkey
Dan Popkey has been with The Idaho Statesman since 1984. He's covered the Idaho Legislature since 1987. In 2007, Dan led the Statesman's coverage of the Sen. Larry Craig sex scandal, which was recognized as a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He has a bachelor's in political science from Santa Clara University and a master's in journalism from Columbia University. He has two children and lives in Boise. Contact him at dpopkey@idahostatesman.com
Dan Popkey: The battle is on for the next leader of Idaho GOP
The Idaho Republican Party chairmanship is still bedeviling Gov. Butch Otter, who is working hard to avoid the embarrassment he suffered in 2008.
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ELECTIONS
Dan Popkey: Labrador: ‘Am I just dreaming this?’
Idaho’s new congressman, Raul Labrador, plays a starring role in a new book about tea party freshmen in the U.S. House.
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ELECTIONS
Some Idahoans feel they can’t vote in Tuesday's primary election
Judges, reporters and legislative staff are among those skipping Idaho’s first-ever election requiring party registration.
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Dan Popkey: Maverick Idaho Republican under fire
Maverick Idaho GOP Sen. Corder under fire, facing fellow Sen. Bert Brackett in Tuesday’s primary.
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Dan Popkey: Legendary Idaho lawmaker Kitty Gurnsey’s turning 85
Legendary Idaho lawmaker Kitty Gurnsey is turning 85. Dan Popkey suggests you send her a birthday card.
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IDAHO LEGISLATURE
Idaho House leaders attempt fratricide
House Speaker Lawerence Denney and Majority Leader Mike Moyle have contributed to a political action committee seeking to unseat six fellow Republicans, including Majority Caucus Chairman Ken Roberts.
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POLITICS
Ron Paul backers quietly seek to overturn Mitt Romney’s caucus victory in Idaho
Ron Paul supporters backed the state GOP’s new presidential caucus system. But they’re so disgusted with his third-place finish and the fact that Mitt Romney captured all 32 national delegates, they’re working to change the result.
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IDAHO LEGISLATURE
Dan Popkey: ‘Average Joe’ Palmer keeps fighting Meridian City Hall
Rep. Joe Palmer entered politics because government made him mad.
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ELECTIONS
Dan Popkey: Stout conservative Nielsen faces spirited race
Idaho GOP Rep. Pete Nielsen faces a spirited three-way race in May 15 primary.
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Dan Popkey: Luna laws’ opponents hire a pro
David Williams is a big-city, big-union guy who’s running the Idaho teachers union’s campaign to repeal the 2011 reforms championed by GOP Gov. Butch Otter and state schools chief Tom Luna.
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Play spinning off Craig arrest is a gem
Seven performances left in ‘Off the Record,’ a work by Boise playwright Lynn Allison spinning off the 2007 Larry Craig arrest.
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