Talking Points: Guest opinions from Idaho political leaders & candidates

Gov. Butch Otter

• Gov. Butch Otter: Political teamwork helped Idaho land uranium plant - 05/14/08
• Gov. Butch Otter: Funding state forensics labs is essential to protect Idahoans - 03/06/08
• Gov. Butch Otter: Governor's Cup helps raise scholarship money for Idaho students - 02/26/08
• Gov. Butch Otter: We need to make our highways, bridges safer and more efficient now - 02/19/08
• Gov. Butch Otter: Idaho's students are the state's hope, future, legacy - 02/13/08
• Gov. Butch Otter: Idaho needs a more attractive compensation package for state workers - 02/07/08

Sen. Larry Craig

• Sen. Larry Craig: Congressional Awards help raise responsible Idahoans - 06/20/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: On this Father’s Day, I honor Shae, Mike and Jay - 06/12/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Senate’s performance on climate bill was regrettable - 06/06/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Simplot’s message resonates: Value a formal education - 05/30/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Pause to remember our fallen heroes and our soldiers - 05/23/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: To ease the pain at the pump, we need renewable fuels - 04/04/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Despite rising costs, our food system remains economical - 03/27/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Democrats’ budget plan will put the squeeze on Idaho families - 03/14/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: A new ad campaign is needed to battle a new drug problem - 03/06/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Americans should still have confidence in our beef industry - 02/29/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Idaho has a chance to shine with Special Olympics Winter Games - 02/22/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Shame on those who don't respect, support our military - 02/15/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Hoping for full reservoirs and green fields this year - 02/07/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Congress can keep kicking field goals, or go for the touchdown - 02/01/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: If it can't be grown, it has to be mined - 01/25/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Both Idaho senators receive awards for outstanding Web sites - 01/18/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Benazir Bhutto's death is a blow to the U.S. - 01/04/08
• Sen. Larry Craig: Idaho's clean energy contributions help U.S. reduce greenhouse gases - 12/20/07
• Sen. Larry Craig: Reducing emissions need not be so painful - 11/29/07
• Sen. Larry Craig: Moscow, Idaho, gets its name on the map as a jazz hot spot - 11/16/07
• Sen. Larry Craig: Democrats trying to use 'bait and switch' to raise taxes - 11/09/07

Sen. Mike Crapo

• Sen. Mike Crapo: It’s past time for Congress to chart a new course on energy - 06/25/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Farm Bill enables Idahoans to grow food for the world - 06/17/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Flag Day affords us a chance to think about our allegiances - 06/11/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Get ready: Devastating tax increases are on the horizon - 06/04/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Senate approves serious steps to stop exploitation on Internet - 05/28/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Take time to honor — and thank — America’s soldiers - 05/21/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Heroes in our midst: Police officers deserve our thanks - 05/07/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Idaho would benefit from Colombian trade agreement - 04/09/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Smart money management provides freedom for future - 04/02/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Second Amendment preserves collective, individual freedoms - 03/19/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Conversion to digital TV poses a challenge, but help is available - 03/11/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: America needs a balanced approach to energy production - 03/05/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Celebrate 'Read Across America Day' on March 3 - 02/27/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Idaho cattle farmers take pride in providing healthy, safe beef - 02/20/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: $3.1 trillion budget exceeds comprehension and reason - 02/13/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Many Americans have lost the sense that their vote matters - 02/06/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Be proactive about your health to reduce risk of heart disease - 01/31/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Feb. 4-8 is national teen dating violence awareness week - 01/23/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Web sites help constituents gain access to lawmakers - 01/16/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Family dinners can help keep teens away from drugs - 01/09/08
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Congress needs to quit stalling and repeal the Alternative Minimum Tax - 12/12/07
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Consumers would have to foot the bill in tax on energy development - 12/05/07
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Reflect on the past to appreciate Christmas today - 11/28/07
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Healthy Americans Act is vital to bipartisan health care reform - 11/21/07
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Celebrate our American heritage this Thanksgiving - 11/14/07
• Sen. Mike Crapo: Volunteer to help, support our Idaho veterans - 11/07/07

Rep. Mike Simpson

• Rep. Mike Simpson: There’s plenty of blame to go around for energy problems - 05/22/08
• Rep. Mike Simpson: Institute’s research can change lives, by changing treatment - 03/31/08
• Rep. Mike Simpson: Oral health is critical to overall health - 02/01/08
• Rep. Mike Simpson: Apply for a passport now, even if you don't have immediate travel plans - 01/22/08
• Rep. Mike Simpson: SCHIP keeps students healthy, ready to learn - 10/25/07

Rep. Bill Sali

• Rep. Bill Sali: America needs oil; Democrats need a legitimate energy plan - 06/02/08
• Rep. Bill Sali: Statesman's editorial left out important details - 05/22/08
• Rep. Bill Sali: Tax Freedom Day approaches, and that’s nothing to celebrate - 04/08/08
• Rep. Bill Sali: SCHIP expansion would have made a bad situation worse - 03/19/08
• Rep. Bill Sali: Support all military members for their service to our country - 03/03/08
• Rep. Bill Sali: We must focus on border security, enforcing immigration laws - 01/30/08
• Rep. Bill Sali: Excessive spending is not right - 12/05/07
• Rep. Bill Sali: SCHIP expansion would end up helping rich kids - 11/01/07

State Treasurer Ron Crane

• State Treasurer Ron Crane: Free program helps low-income - 03/07/08

State Sen. Stan Bastian

• State Sen. Stan Bastian: Eagle residents deserve a vote on water company purchase - 04/02/08

State Sen. Robert Geddes

• State Sen. Robert Geddes: Idaho needs more physicians; let’s find a way to provide them - 04/09/08

State Sen. Shirley McKague

• State Sen. Shirley McKague: Government is running amok and we need to apply the brakes - 05/06/08

State Sen. Richard Sagness

• State Sen. Richard Sagness: State can pay for prevention, or keep paying for prisons - 03/07/08

State Sen. Clint Stennett

• State Sen. Clint Stennett: Senate compromise improves personal property tax bill - 03/28/08
• State Sen. Clint Stennett: In challenging times, let’s focus our help on small businesses - 03/14/08
• State Sen. Clint Stennett: Legislature squanders chances - 03/07/08
• State Sen. Clint Stennett: Bill roundup shows successes, failures - 02/29/08

State Rep. Scott Bedke

• State Rep. Scott Bedke: Idaho cities and counties need alternative tax options - 03/18/08

State Rep. Curtis Bowers

• State Rep. Curtis Bowers: Lawmakers need to represent you, not the government - 05/20/08

State Rep. Steve Kren

• State Rep. Steve Kren: My experience will benefit people of District 13 - 05/20/08

State Rep. Nicole LeFavour

• State Rep. Nicole LeFavour: House GOP leadership could use a lesson in bipartisanship - 04/05/08
• State Rep. Nicole LeFavour: Idaho needs to invest in rehab, detox centers for drug offenders - 03/03/08
• State Rep. Nicole LeFavour: Otter's tax proposal would hurt families, small businesses - 01/08/08

State Rep. Janice McGeachin

• State Rep. Janice McGeachin: Legislature needs to exercise caution in spending - 01/31/08

State Reps. Mike Moyle and Rich Wills

• State Reps. Mike Moyle and Rich Wills: The time is right to let voters cut their own taxes - 03/05/08

State Reps. Lawerence Denney, Mike Moyle, Scott Bedke and Ken Roberts

• State Reps. Lawerence Denney, Mike Moyle, Scott Bedke and Ken Roberts: ‘Going-home bill’ provides meaningful business tax break - 04/04/08

State Rep. Ken Roberts

• State Rep. Ken Roberts: Tax decisions belong to voters — not legislators and editors - 03/26/08

State Rep. James Ruchti

• State Rep. James Ruchti: New GI Bill is least we can do for men and women who serve U.S. - 05/27/08

State Rep. Robert Schaefer

• State Rep. Robert Schaefer: Holding down taxes should be the priority - 05/20/08

State Rep. Steven Thayn

• State Rep. Steven Thayn: Idaho needs new approach to handling social issues - 05/08/08

Ada County Commissioner Paul Woods

• Commissioner Paul Woods: We need regional cooperation to improve Ada County's roads - 11/27/07

Canyon County Commissioner Matt Beebe

• Commissioner Matt Beebe: Toll road from Caldwell to Boise could help fund our highways - 01/10/08

Garden City Council

• Garden City City Council president Jeff Souza, and Garden City City Council members Pam Beaumont and Mike Moser: News story on Greenbelt path left out important facts - 02/28/08

Meridian City Council

• Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Meridian City Council members Charlie Rountree (council president), Keith Bird, David Zaremba (council vice president) and Joe Borton: New City Hall will be a benefit to the whole community - 05/28/08

Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd

• Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd: Meridian's scholarship selection process is fair; teens deserve the awards - 06/10/08

Danny Bower

• Danny Bower: Canyon County prosecutor should be experienced - 05/22/08

Jack Wayne Chappell

• Jack Wayne Chappell: Incumbent, CIEDRA not worth your vote - 05/20/08
• Jack Wayne Chappell: We can’t quantify wilderness, so why should we add more? - 05/12/08

Clayton Cramer

• Clayton Cramer: Illegal immigration: What can Idaho do about it? - 05/12/08

Julie Ellsworth

• Julie Ellsworth: Personal attacks have no place in the endorsement process - 05/22/08
• Julie Ellsworth: 'Tax first' won't be Ellsworth's policy - 05/13/08

Debbie Holmes

• Debbie Holmes: Sneddon not best choice for 2nd District - 05/09/08

Steve Kimball

• Steve Kimball: Government must control spending, reduce taxes - 05/23/08

Larry LaRocco

• Larry LaRocco: My priorities and those of my opponent couldn’t be more different - 06/16/08
• Larry LaRocco: Greenhouse gas emissions reductions needn't be painful - 12/06/07

Jay Larsen

• Jay Larsen: Growth must pay for itself; county can not rely solely on property taxes - 05/23/08

Saundra McDavid

• Saundra McDavid: District 14 doesn't need more of the same - 05/16/08

Nancy Merrill

• Nancy Merrill: District 14 voters are smart and can vote for a write-in - 05/23/08

Walt Minnick

• Walt Minnick: We need to restore fiscal sanity in Washington - 12/06/07

Gregory Nemitz

• Gregory Nemitz: A vote for Simpson is endorsement of more of the same - 05/13/08

Joe Palmer

• Joe Palmer: We need to stop career politicians and a 'Government Gone Wild' - 05/20/08

Rex Rammell

• Rex Rammell: So who exactly is playing the LDS Church card? - 04/03/08
• Rex Rammell: Idaho must pull out of the wolf plan to boost big game herds - 11/27/07

Jim Rice

• Jim Rice: Return leadership to Canyon County - 05/17/08

Matt Salisbury

• Matt Salisbury: Congress must regain the faith of the American people - 03/30/08
• Matt Salisbury: Economic stimulus should target downturn in housing market - 02/28/08
• Matt Salisbury: Support American resource independence for the mining industry - 12/03/07

David Sneddon

• David Sneddon: If you want change, vote for the candidate, not the party label - 05/12/08

Pat Takasugi

• Pat Takasugi: Study issues and positions, and candidates’ track records - 03/26/08

Sharon Ullman

• Sharon Ullman: County must follow open meeting laws, grant access to records - 05/23/08