Mike Simpson

Idaho’s Conservative Schism (Opinion)
Idaho’s Conservative Schism (Opinion)
Idaho’s Conservative Schism (Opinion)
What mainstream media would call Idaho’s alt-right appears to be eating its own.  Media isn’t filled with many great intellectuals and simply lumps various groups it doesn’t like on the right side of the political equation under one category...
Commentary:  Islamic Republic of Idaho
Commentary: Islamic Republic of Idaho
Commentary: Islamic Republic of Idaho
Monday I made contact with the College of Southern Idaho about the refugee resettlement program.  Here’s what I’m told.  The program shares a board of trustees with the college.  Otherwise these are distinct entities.  The college makes no visible profit from the incoming refugees, unless...
Scientists Rethinking Ways Ebola Can Spread
Scientists Rethinking Ways Ebola Can Spread
Scientists Rethinking Ways Ebola Can Spread
Scientists are still saying they are confident ebola can only spread with close, personal contact.  However, they are also considering that it may mutate and begin to spread in other ways.  They admit the book is still being written on this...
Idaho Lawmakers Big Players in “Fiscal Cliff” Debates
Idaho Lawmakers Big Players in “Fiscal Cliff” Debates
Idaho Lawmakers Big Players in “Fiscal Cliff” Debates
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo and U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson could play key roles in crafting legislation concerning the nation's deficit and debt as the so-called fiscal cliff approaches. The Idaho Statesman reports the two Republican lawmakers from Idaho say they want to see a deal reached...
Congressional Race
Congressional Race
Congressional Race
!!Unofficial Results!! United States Representative, District 1 DEM Jimmy Farris 88,792 30.9% REP Raul R. Labrador 180,597 62.9% LIB Rob Oates 11,006 3.8% IND Pro-Life 6,570 2.3% United States Representative, District 2 DEM Nicole LeFavour 106,286 34...