Wednesday, May 18, 2022

An endorsement from Donald J. Trump wasn’t a magic bullet to Janice McGeachin’s campaign for Governor in the Idaho Republican primary yesterday

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Governor Brad Little got 52.8% of the Republican primary votes versus just 32.3% for Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin. Back on November 9, 2021 at his web site site Trump had endorsed her and said:

 

“Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin has been a true supporter of MAGA since the very beginning. She is brave and not afraid to stand up for the issues that matter most to the people of Idaho, a beautiful State that I won by 30.8%. Janice is great on Election Integrity, will always fight for strong Borders, our cherished Second Amendment, American Manufacturing, School Choice, and our wonderful and hardworking FARMERS. I am giving Janice McGeachin my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Idaho. She will make a fantastic Governor, and will never let you down!”

 

Janice probably thought she would get a nice big Trump rally either in Idaho Falls or Nampa, but there was nothing further about the Idaho primary from The Donald until May 14, 2022 when he instead cluelessly said about Russ Fulcher (who was running unopposed, and needed no endorsement):

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Congressman Russ Fulcher is an outstanding Representative for the people of Idaho’s 1st Congressional District! Last year, Russ was diagnosed with cancer, but in less than 6 months, he defeated it. With that same Warrior Spirit, Russ will never stop fighting and winning for you. Russ is Strong on the Border, Supports our Military and Vets, Defends the Second Amendment, and Protects and Upholds our American Values. Russ Fulcher has my Complete and Total Endorsement!”

 

An article by Ryan Bort at Rolling Stone on May 18, 2022 crowed that Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate gets trounced by over 20 points.


The 356 Winchester image came from Wikimedia Commons, as did a cartoon of a speaker.

 


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