ID-Qualtrics: Rep. Minnick (D) leads by 2:1

[minionofmidas]

The question is, will he vote for Pelosi for Speaker?

Of course he will. He's already done it.

He might not, if his vote made a difference. I am not saying that will be the case, I am saying "might."

...and being stupid and misguided.

Sorry.

[Mr.Phips]

The important thing about Minnick is that if he wins in 2010, he becomes entrenched.  This means that he builds up a strong resume to become the first Democratic Idaho Governor or Senator in a very long time when one of those seats next opens up.

Dude will be 68 in a week or so; he's not headed for a long and fruitful career in Congress. Either way, when the Republicans come up with a decent candidate (which, admittedly, is a challenge for them in this district), he'll probably lose.

If he cant lose in the worst year for Democrats since 1894, he wont lose until he retires. 

[Nichlemn]

The important thing about Minnick is that if he wins in 2010, he becomes entrenched.  This means that he builds up a strong resume to become the first Democratic Idaho Governor or Senator in a very long time when one of those seats next opens up.

Dude will be 68 in a week or so; he's not headed for a long and fruitful career in Congress. Either way, when the Republicans come up with a decent candidate (which, admittedly, is a challenge for them in this district), he'll probably lose.

If he cant lose in the worst year for Democrats since 1894, he wont lose until he retires. 

Bill Orton says hi.

[Badger]

The important thing about Minnick is that if he wins in 2010, he becomes entrenched.  This means that he builds up a strong resume to become the first Democratic Idaho Governor or Senator in a very long time when one of those seats next opens up.

Dude will be 68 in a week or so; he's not headed for a long and fruitful career in Congress. Either way, when the Republicans come up with a decent candidate (which, admittedly, is a challenge for them in this district), he'll probably lose.

If he cant lose in the worst year for Democrats since 1894, he wont lose until he retires. 

Bill Orton says hi.

Great reference. You, sir, earn extra political junkie points for that.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

Minnick plays ball with the ID Republican establishment. His opponent won't. That's a very important factor here.

[RRusso1982]

$10 says that if Minnick wins and the Republicans take control of the House, he switches and becomes a Republican

[Vepres]

Minnick's votes, according to wikipedia:

AGAINST the stimulus.
AGAINST cap-and-trade.
AGAINST health care.

FOR Lily Ledbetter.
FOR SCHIP.
FOR HAMP (which sparked the Rick Santelli tea party ironically enough)
FOR the Hates Crimes Bill.
FOR audit the Fed.

So, at least moderate Republicans will have one victory this year