Author: Dustin

This morning, I published a post outlining the top 5 most vulnerable state lawmakers ahead of next year’s Republican primary election.  I omitted one of the worst offenders. Whoops. Let me rectify that mistake right now.  State Rep. Jack Nelsen from Jerome is certainly one of the most vulnerable lawmakers in the state. The GOP […]

The 2026 Republican primaries in Idaho are already shaping up to be a defining moment for the future of the state’s conservative movement. Voters are more informed, more energized, and more unwilling than ever to tolerate weak Republicans who vote like Democrats. If these lawmakers think they’ll skate through without a challenge, they’re in for […]

Pro-abortion activists are once again working to drag Idaho down the same path as California, Ohio, and Michigan—using a deceptive ballot initiative to rewrite our state constitution and erase our pro-life protections. We cannot let that happen. Here are three steps Idaho conservatives must take to defeat this radical push: 1. Don’t Waste Resources on […]

While many Republicans in Idaho run as limited-government conservatives, a closer look inside the Capitol reveals a different breed: the Revenue-First Republican. These politicians wear red ties and quote Reagan, but behind closed doors, they prioritize government coffers over individual freedom.  Here are some common activities of a Revenue-First Republican: Revenue-First Republicans are polite, polished, […]

Idaho is among only a few states that fully taxes groceries.  For years, liberty Republicans have sought full grocery tax repeal. Leadership has blocked them at every turn. The one time they did get a bill to the governor’s desk, Butch Otter vetoed it.  Repeal is an uphill climb, but it remains the right thing […]