As turnout at the Kootenai County Democratic caucus will reach record levels today, the frequency of calls reaching the Democratic organizers also reflects the party’s unprecedented support in Idaho. Almost 300 calls were received Monday from a public curious about where to go and what to do at today’s event, and today calls were […]

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“We have some very strong anti-Democratic groups in the area,” said Tamara Poelstra, Democratic caucus chair for Kootenai County.
With double to triple the amount of turnout expected she said, “it is better to be safe than sorry.” The local Democratic Party has hired a security consultant and EMT, Jax Clay, who will be training […]

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Today is Super Tuesday, the earliest day that either the Republican or Democratic state parties can hold primaries and caucuses unless given special permission by the National Parties.

It’s fitting that this year Super Tuesday should fall the weekend after the Super Bowl, because Super Tuesday is the Super Bowl of presidential politics.

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The Kootenai County Democratic caucus is happening tomorrow, Feb.5th, and the Kootenai County Democratic Party has high hopes for a record turnout of participants. “We have a very strong left-winged movement,” stated Tamara Poelstra, County Caucus Chair.
A lot excitement surrounds tomorrow’s caucus. Idaho is one of the 22 states holding either a caucus or a […]

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I’m heading to the democratic caucus for Kootenai County in Coeur d’Alene Idaho on Super Tuesday, February 5th.  The caucus is being held in the North Idaho College Gym.  Doors open at 5:30pm and close at 7pm sharp. As with the rest of the country, a record turnout is expected. Up to 1,200 people are […]

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