Question for Idaho DUers

[LNM]

If Larry Craig were to run for re-election is there any way a Dem would replace him?

Thanks

[Left Is Write]

1. Not bloody likely.

But you never know. I always have hope.

[libodem]

2. Hard to tell, doubt it...

We had a few good years of Senator Frank Church and a few good years with Governor Andrus. Idaho has elected a Democrat now and then. The Repubs are well organized and I think they have a lot of Mormon money behind them. It seems to me they have ways of gaining political power through forming groups like 'Family Forum' that sound like a major movement. They turn out to be Dennis Mansfield, his cousins, and in-laws. They get themselves on TV to say they are representing Conservative values from throughout the state. It's usually some gay-hating cover to push agendas to deprive other humans beings of their civil rights.

[IDemo]

3. I would like to think we have an excellent chance

Larry LaRocco (yeah, another Larry) is planning to run, and might actually come up with a win in the current environment.

Problem being, it's almost certain that Jim Risch will be given the republic nod if Craig doesn't run again, and he will be a tough campaigner.

[CabalPowered]

4. Any speculation on who the other Dem contender could be?

I've seen some veiled references to another possible candidate but it's being kept under close wraps.

[IDemo]

5. I haven't heard of another candidate for Craig's seat

Larry Grant (yes, all Idaho politicians are named 'Larry') has announced he will run again for the 1st Congressional seat, so not him.

[Major Hogwash]

6. Yes, there was a very good chance that Craig would have been defeated next year.

Because he has lost a lot of clout here in the state recently.

And this was before this week's news about him trolling for sex in airport restrooms.

[LNM]

7. Thank you all for your responses

It's been an interesting week.