$4000 a day....

This post brings up an important campaign issue... MONEY!

With a plethora of candidates coming out of the woodwork to challenge Governor Otter in the primary race, here is an important perspective.

 "And for those who'd say it's too early,(for a Democratic candidate to declare) consider the fact that a competitive bid for statewide office is going to cost at least $2 million. That means that, even if he/she started raising money today, a challenger is looking at raising more than $4,000 a DAY. Not too mention building effective field organizations--practically from scratch--at the county level."

Viable candidates for all offices must not only craft a message, build a campaign, recruit  volunteers,and a million other things, but they must raise substantial money to advance any strategy that might produce a winning outcome.  My perspective is, the money needed to run credible campaigns, yes even in Idaho, has gotten out of hand.  While the solutions to this problem aren't readily apparent given the current political climate, the money needed has created a barrier that prevents solid, potential candidate from running.  This limitation is not good for Idaho or our nation.