Bonners Ferry Local Guide including all of Boundary County Idaho

Sali, Grant combative in final debate

Wednesday, October 25, 2006; IDST

At the final debate between the candidates vying to represent Idaho's 1st Congressional District, Republican Bill Sali flashed the combative edge that has become a topic of negative advertisements, challenging his Democratic opponent, Larry Grant, on issues from abortion to immigration. Grant appeared staid Tuesday night, repeatedly replying, "Well, Bill got it wrong again," after attacks from his opponent in the debate that also featured United Party candidate Andy Hedden-Nicely and independent Dave Olson. The debate was sponsored by Idaho Public Television, the Idaho League of Women Voters and the Idaho Press Club. The winner of the election will succeed Republican Rep. C.L. "Butch" Otter, who is running for governor. - Full Story