“Campaign in a Box”

Dear Editor:

Why is there so much outside interest in Oneida County?  A Boise-based group calling themselves “Gem State Conservatives” formed by Idaho State Republican Chairman, who have raised over one million dollars to pay for precinct campaigns all over Idaho.  There is nothing Conservative about “Gem State Conservatives.”  

Vowing to take control back of the state Republican Party, they have recruited candidates to replace true conservative committeemen in counties all over Idaho, including our own, Oneida County.

Offering to pay for, and do most of the work to get their chosen candidates elected—all the candidate has to do it follow instructions before and AFTER they are elected!  

You will notice their candidate’s signs look exactly alike except for the candidates’ names.  A closer look at these signs you will see “Paid for By Gem State Conservative” printed right on their signs.  You can see the same signs all around other Idaho Counties.  You can also expect to see the same looking mailers delivered to your mailbox and
P.O. Boxes.  

Unfortunately, part of their strategy includes picking candidates with Church authority experience to influence voters.  All four of the men chosen to run against the current Precinct Committeemen have been previous Bishops.  I’ll let the voters decide the ethics of that decision.

Who will these candidates who accept outside training, instructions, and money be loyal to?  I think it is wishful thinking they will be loyal to local residents when they have already aligned with Boise Outsiders!  

Please say NO to outsiders wanting to Control Oneida County.  Say YES to the proven selfless volunteers who have YOUR interests in mind.  Let’s keep Oneida County local by voting for candidates who have “Paid for by Candidate”
written on their signs.  

Please Vote May 21.  

Robyn Gamble Pecinct 1

Troy Allen Precinct 2

Sterling Smith Precinct 3

Bryan Kerr Precinct 4

Paul Smith Precinct 6

Ray Hubbard