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May 12, 2008 IDP Chairman Roark announces support for Obama nomination A STATEMENT BY IDAHO STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIRMAN R. KEITH ROARK: "After several months of careful consideration, I am announcing today that I will cast my vote this August at the Democratic National Convention for the next President of the United States, Senator Barack Obama. I have... more...
May 9, 2008 Dean: Land Deals for Donors Show McCain's Real Priorities, Blatant Hypocrisy Washington, DC - On the same day John McCain gave a speech aimed at repositioning himself as a "moderate" for the general election by claiming to be a "conservationist," the Washington Post highlights Senator McCain's true priorities. more...
Apr 2, 2008 Idaho Democratic Party to announce new Executive Director BOISE, Idaho – Idaho State Democratic Party Chairman R. Keith Roark will present the new executive director of the IDP at a press conference on Thursday, April 3, at 11 a.m. at the IDP Headquarters in Boise. more...
Apr 2, 2008 MINORITY REPORT: The 2008 Idaho Democratic Legislative Caucus The 2008 Legislature has adjourned for the year. Although the Idaho Democratic Party Caucus was able to make some important changes to some legislation, the entrenched Republican leadership blocked progress on many issues Idahoans care most about. This Minority Report lays out the argument for... more...
Mar 4, 2008 House GOP leaders gut conservation bill BOISE, Idaho – House Republican leaders on the Revenue and Taxation Committee are trying to water down a bill that would allow farmers and ranchers to claim tax credits in exchange for agreeing to leave their land undeveloped. more...
Mar 3, 2008 House Democrats support food tax rebate with new bill changes BOISE, Idaho – House Democratic Leader Wendy Jaquet on Monday supported changes to a bill that would begin increasing credits against Idaho’s tax on food. Meanwhile, Jaquet said, she and other Democrats will continue to advocate for full removal of the outdated and unfair tax that puts an... more...
Feb 5, 2008 FINAL CAUCUS RESULTS Click here to see the most recent results from Idaho's county caucuses. more...
Jan 5, 2008 Keith Roark elected as new IDP Chairman ... more...
Oct 30, 2007 Bush Republicans Can't Hide their Fiscal Irresponsibility "After seven years, President Bush still hasn't figured out that he serves all the American people, not a partisan agenda. The President's threat today to veto Democratic funding bills that address the American people's priorities is not only misguided, it's hypocritical. It's President Bush who... more...
Oct 5, 2007 Stallings: Craig breaks promise, Democrats look toward 2008 victory! BOISE, Idaho -- State Democratic Party Chairman Richard Stallings issued the following remarks regarding Republican Sen. Larry Craig's decision to break his word and continue to hold his seat in the United States Senate: "Well, the drama continues," Stallings said Friday. "Larry Craig's... more...
Oct 3, 2007 Idaho Dems call on Republicans to stand up to Bush’s SCHIP veto BOISE, Idaho –State Democratic Party Chairman Richard Stallings today condemned President Bush’s veto of legislation that would have renewed the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) – which currently provides health care coverage to over 6 million children nationwide – and improve... more...
Sep 27, 2007 Democratic Party Chairman calls on Republicans to reject threatened veto, stand up for Idaho families BOISE, Idaho – State Democratic Party Chairman Richard Stallings today is calling on Idaho’s Republican congressional delegation to stand up to President Bush and join Democrats to renew the State Children's Health Insurance Program; providing health insurance for 18,100 Idaho children who... more...
Sep 18, 2007 Stallings responds to Supreme Court appointment creating all-male bench “Gov. Butch Otter’s decision to appoint Joel Horton to the state Supreme Court means Idaho will be served by a well-respected jurist. However, it also means that the only perspective on the state Supreme Court will that of white men over 50. “I find it hard to believe that of all Idaho’s... more...
Aug 31, 2007 Additional statements on Larry Craig BOISE, Idaho – According to the Associated Press, Senator Larry Craig may decided soon to respond to pressure from national Republicans like the Republican National Committee and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell by resigning his Senate seat . more...
Aug 28, 2007 Statement on Larry Craig The following statement is from the Idaho Democratic Party Chairman, Richard Stallings: "The issue of Larry Craig and the incident in the bathroom at the Minneapolis airport is between Larry Craig, his family, the investigators and courts, and others who are directly involved. This is not... more...
Aug 13, 2007 Stallings calls for Sali to apologize or resign POCATELLO, Idaho -- Democratic Party Chairman Richard Stallings is calling for Idaho’s 1st District Republican Bill Sali to apologize for his anti-religious freedom comments made this week to an online news organization. According to a story (and a recording of Sali’s voice) posted on... more...
Aug 3, 2007 Idaho Democrats Announce Unprecedented Voter Protection Plan BOISE, Idaho – State Democratic Party Chairman Richard Stallings is announcing that Idaho will participate in an unprecedented 50-state election protection program to prepare for the 2008 election. more...
Aug 3, 2007 Gov. Howard Dean to visit eastern Idaho Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean will visit Pocatello on Aug. 8th as part of the DNC's 50 state strategy to compete in every state. Dean will join and address local Democrats... more...
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