James Risch says "Public land sales over my dead body."

[44hunter45]

 

[Jnasa]

I will say I met Senator Risch for the first time this year. I found him more genuine than most congressmen I have met. He actually engaged with us present and listened to what we said. Can't say the same to others in the group as they only wanted to tell you what they did.

He has had the most meaningful responses when I have written and called on public land issues. Compared to Fulcher who only grumpily responded once or Senator Crapo who last year responded well against Mike Lees proposal but hasn't to many other issues since.

I don't trust any politician. Having said that I think he's better than most.

 

[44hunter45]

I will say I met Senator Risch for the first time this year. I found him more genuine than most congressmen I have met. He actually engaged with us present and listened to what we said. Can't say the same to others in the group as they only wanted to tell you what they did.

He has had the most meaningful responses when I have written and called on public land issues. Compared to Fulcher who only grumpily responded once or Senator Crapo who last year responded well against Mike Lees proposal but hasn't to many other issues since.

I don't trust any politician. Having said that I think he's better than most.

Agreed.

Trust, But verify.

 

[brymoore]

I’ve met all of them. I run into Brad in my building. He gave me the weather report last time - Idaho needs rain.

Three of the four representatives supported public lands when it counted. Then there’s the Fourth….

 

[44hunter45]

I’ve met all of them. I run into Brad in my building. He gave me the weather report last time - Idaho needs rain.

Three of the four representatives supported public lands when it counted. Then there’s the Fourth….

Doing IT for the various western states I always found the Governors the most accessible of all.

I rode in a elevator with Butch once. Easy small talk. He was interested that I was on temp in Boise from "Up North". Conversation turned to hunting Unit 16.

 

[fowladdict]

I recorded that town hall meeting. It seems like politicians seem to have learned to cut/revise the "Federal Public Lands" down to "Public Lands", or in this case "Idaho Public Lands". I believe this is done to hide true intention. I didn't feel that Risch was any different.

 

[quarterhorse]

Risch is just doing the reelection dance. He stood up up when it counted thankfully, but only after intense pressure. I don't see a real public lands supporter in him. We'll have him for another term so I'll hope for the best.