I can't tell what Sen. Risch does. Why should we send him back?
A letter writer questions Risch’s record and argues Idaho should not return him to the Senate.
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This article1 analysis · Sep 26, 2026
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Published Sep 20, 2026
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A letter to the editor criticizes Sen. James Risch and questions whether Idaho should reelect him, alleging that he has supported President Trump rather than Idahoans. Other letters address Gov. Brad Little, nuclear waste, affordability, and Idaho’s potential space industry.
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Senator criticized by a letter writer over his record and support for the Trump administration
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President criticized by letter writers and referenced in discussion of a space-related executive order
ALSO MENTIONED Brad Little, Governor of Idaho criticized in letters about state actions and nuclear waste; Pam Wilson, Candidate for Idaho state Senate, endorsed by a letter writer; not a U.S. Senate candidate
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