 Idaho Senator
Russ Fulcher (R - Meridian) announced that he
has launched a campaign for Governor of the
state of Idaho on Saturday, challenging two-term
incumbent C.L. "Butch" Otter, who will seek a
third term.
The governor's race will be on the November 4,
2014, election.
Fulcher declared his candidacy, saying:
“As a fourth generation Idahoan, I am deeply
concerned about the current direction of our
state. At the urging of constituents and
friends, I formed an exploratory committee last
month to determine how I may best serve our
state. I spent time meeting with folks from
every corner of Idaho, listening to their
concerns and seeking their wise counsel as to
how we can change the culture of government
control to an environment where Idahoans are
empowered to succeed and prosper.
"After prayerful consideration and receiving
enthusiastic encouragement and support of
citizens from across the state, I have decided
to run for Governor of the state of Idaho. I
understand that I will face an entrenched
incumbent funded heavily by special interests,
but I am inspired by the support of the
hardworking people of Idaho who, like me,
understand
that we need new leadership.
"I am not a career politician. I have spent
three decades in the private sector, traveling
the country and the globe to help grow Idaho’s
economy and create jobs right here at home. We
are in a new (information) age, and I know that
the key to our state’s prosperity lies not in an
ever-expanding government, but instead in the
innovation and ingenuity of Idahoans.
"As your Governor, my first and foremost
priority will be to promote policies that
encourage and empower the good people of Idaho.
I will endeavor to be the kind of Governor
worthy of the extraordinary people, history and
traditions of our great state.
"This begins with reversing Governor Otter’s
efforts to implement Obamacare here in Idaho,
then providing a patient-powered alternative.
From the thousands of Idahoans who have already
lost their insurance to the destruction of rural
health care, this disastrous law is hurting
patients, healthcare workers and our economy.
Idaho needs a Governor willing to
stand up to President Obama, not voluntarily
help him enforce his destructive policies in our
own state.
"I understand that good leadership isn’t
achieved by simply claiming to be conservative
or having common sense. Instead, it means
enacting policies that limit the role of
government in our lives, reduce the tax and
regulatory burden on families and job creators,
provide access to our resources, protect our
state’s sovereignty and safeguard our individual
rights.
"Together, we can renew the optimism and rugged
individualism that for generations has made
Idaho the best place to live, work and raise a
family. We can honor our heritage while looking
forward to a bright future of prosperity and
growth. We can restore our trust in government
and elect individuals with a ‘servant heart’ who
truly listen to the people.
I would be honored to be your Governor and look
forward to the opportunity to serve.”
Fulcher currently represents the Treasure Valley
in the Idaho State Senate. In recognition for
his conservative leadership in the Statehouse,
his colleagues elected him the Senate Republican
Caucus Leader. He also serves on the Senate
State Affairs and Education Committees.
For more information about Fulcher and his
campaign, visit
www.russfulcher.com.
Russ Fulcher is the Senate Republican Caucus
Leader in the Idaho Statehouse. He works in the
commercial real estate business, and previously
served as an international business executive in
the technology industry. A fourth generation
Idahoan, he and his wife, Kara, have three adult
children. |
