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The GOP had resounding victories yesterday both in Idaho and across the country.  We'll talk about the election and get your comments today on Top Story. Randy Stapilus will join us today at 8:40 for his analysis on the election. Twin Falls City Councilman Greg Lanting will get us up to date with city issues at 9 a ... Read More ...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Republican Party says the Democratic candidate for governor might be violating campaign finance law by having the Idaho Democratic Party pay for his staff.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho voters are getting ready to pick the next U.S. President — and if history is any guide, Gem State voters will throw their support behind Republican Mitt Romney. Idaho is among the nation's reddest states, and its four electoral votes haven't been awarded to a Democrat since 1964...

LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — He's one of Idaho's most-recognized political faces, a former Democratic governor in a Republican-dominated state. But Cecil Andrus blames both parties for creating a leadership void — and calls for a return to what he thinks were the good old days when public servants were interested in solving problems, rather than just raising money or getting re-elected...

If nothing else this year’s political campaign in the Magic Valley has become more interesting than in the past with charges of deceptive practices being leveled against certain groups.  First, sample ballots were sent out recently to area voters promoting certain individuals for Precinct Committeemen.  But the sample ballots that were sent with the material had been altered to not contain the nam

There are a lot of changes in this year's primary that will have a big effect on election results. The legislative district lines were re-drawn for this election cycle, changing polling places, who lawmakers represent and, in some cases, pitting incumbents against each other. But political analyst Dr. Jim Weatherby tells Idaho’s News Channel Seven  that redistricting will be a factor but it won't

(AP) - It could be an interesting and heated GOP convention in Twin Falls come June.  Some of the state's Republicans are saying Ron Paul backers are attempting to change the result of the presidential candidate's third-place finish in the Idaho caucus by winning enough precinct committee races in the May 15 primary so they can overturn the win by Mitt Romney and award all 32 delegates to Paul ...

(AP) Former Caldwell Senator John McGee has stepped down as chairman of the Canyon County Republican Central Committee. The decision to leave the committee post came days after McGee resigned his Senate seat amid al legations he sexually harassed a female Senate aid...

Jonathan Parker, the Executive Director of the Idaho GOP, says Idaho has more delegates than Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada So, Idaho really could be a key prize in the upcoming Idaho Caucuses on March 6th.  Parker says all the candidates -- Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, and Newt Gingrich -- have said they will "do their best" to make stops in Idaho, to either campaign or fundra

(AP) Idaho Senate officials say Republican Sen. John McGee will keep his position as caucus chairman,  the fourth highest ranking post in the GOP controlled chamber. Republican senators met behind closed doors in the Idaho Capitol Wednesday to determine if McGee should retain his leadership post.

Top Story Podcast 7/5/11: First hour - A Harvard survey claims 4th of July parades make you more "Republican." Also, Steve Millington. Second hour - Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson. A 4th of July parade makes you more "Republican ...

Top Story Podcast 4/15/11: First Hour- Philadelphia is handing out condoms to 11 year old kids without parental consent, Women's Day of Service, Steve Crump. Second Hour - A new poll says Republicans are considered as extremists by 48 percent of the population ...