Seems worthy of comment when an Idaho congressional candidate is bringing in, in support, the father and father in law of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin. Difficult to say, though, exactly what.
The candidate is Vaughn Ward, who was the first Republican in the field for the 1st House seat now held by Democrat Walt Minnick. Is a Palin connection really an asset? If so, how much? And why?
The generic-sounding quote on Ward’s site from the Alaska duo (Heath Palin did live in Idaho for a time back in the 50s and early 60s) raises an immediate question. The quote is, “Vaughn is a proven leader that will stand up for the people of Idaho,” Palin and Heath said. “We are proud to stand behind Vaughn Ward’s incredible record of public service.” Ward’s resume is certainly respectable, as an aide and a staffer and service in the military; but so far as his own web site indicates, this campaign is the first thing he’s ever led. That no bar to running for office, but “proven leader” doesn’t seem an applicable description.
We’ll watch and see what comes next.
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