A Word from The Edge ...

Well, I was wrong about a three races. But let’s focus on the positive. Mike Jorgenson—I called it. He will raise the intellectual bar of the legislature, and probably will do very well.

There were a couple of surprises last night, including Piazza’s strong showing. I think it made the difference in Panabaker’s defeat. Biggest winner: Katie Brodie. She gets the keys to the kingdom,

and a nice boat ride in the south of France. Second biggest winner: Big D. Everything is shaping as the emperor has forseen.

Biggest they think they’ve won but really didn’t: Rocky Watson. The sheriff might get the money for his deputies now that Katie is in office. I wouldn’t hold my breath. Who has a mandate: Rick Currie. He trounced Brennan who had big bucks and support. The question is will he use his new power? Will he stand with Gus, or Brodie? Who will be back: DeLange, she just needs seasoning. A good battle against Wal-Mart will help her credibility. Charles “The Rake” Eberle, Jim Hollingsworth, and Bonnie “committee” Douglas will probably pop back at some point. Who’s gone for good: Politicians are like cats, they have nine lives. But I would guess Panabaker, and Piper won’t be back.

Biggest losers: Kootenai County residents who failed to pick up the keys to democracy, and let a few decide the future of North Idaho and the state.

The Edge