The God That Failed
It’s common to hear conservatives laugh at leftists who call America a democracy. “Don’t they know we’re a...
Caucus Aftermath
This afternoon I visited the Idaho GOP headquarters in Boise to join other volunteers in a canvas of...
Defend the Guard
Note: This essay was originally published on Substack on February 28, 2022. I am republishing it today in...
They Know So Much That Isn’t So
Ronald Reagan once said that “The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they’re ignorant; it’s just...
Who Killed the Presidential Primary?
Originally published on Substack on July 16, 2023 The Idaho Republican Party last hosted a presidential nominating caucus...
Leaked Document Exposes Fire Union
Conservatives have tremendous respect for first responders, law enforcement personnel, and military veterans. We believe that those who...
Always Look Under the Hood
Late last week, several Republican voters received a mailer attacking the Idaho Republican Party and Chairwoman Dorothy Moon....
Dishonest Rhetoric: A Response to Laurie Lickley
Earlier this week, former state representative Laurie Lickley, who is running for state senate in District 26 and...
Amnesty By Any Other Name
Illegal immigration is perhaps the biggest problem we face as a nation. Donald Trump was absolutely right that...
What is Sacred?
Yesterday afternoon, Rep. Bruce Skaug and Sen. Ben Toews introduced H517 in House Judiciary & Rules. This bill...
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