Scott F. McClure
Party: Democrat/ write-in
Age: 57
Personal: Married to Claire for 34 years;three grown children, one grandchild
Education: Jerome High School; B.S. form Idaho State University, 1971
Professional: U.S. Marine Corps, 1971-1974 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1974-75 U&I Inc., plant engineer in sugar factories in Idaho and Washington, 1975-78 Founder and President, McClure Engineering Inc., 1978 to present-licensed engineer in 12 states
Political: Student Body President, Idaho State University Chairman, Idaho Student Government Government Council Active in civic, church and engineering groups
Key issues: Taxes/Budget: McClure opposes the proposed extension of current federal tax cuts, saying, "They are not needed and may well be detrimental to the U.S. economy...The national debt is predicted to nearly double in the next 10 years if the tax cuts are extended...This federal debt is an unacceptabe burden to place on our children." Energy: McClure favors more emphasis on conservation and alternative energy sources. "A policy relying exclusively on exploitation of oil and natural gas is not a policy but an invitation to disaster," he said. "We need effective, consistent tax sustems that encourage conservation programs and a wise use of energy." He supports reintroduction of conservation programs like those in place in the 1980's and early '90's; persuing such sources as solar, wind, fuel cell, clean coal technology and "perfection of safe nuclear energy plants," and said, "The public must be assured that the government will not renege on its responsibility to regulate energy industries and protect the environment."
Money raised/spent: McClure reported raising a little under $7,000
Top contributors: $5,000 donation from NCEC Services Inc.;$1,000 from his sister, Judith Kaylor of Silverdale, WA; $500 of his own money;$250 from J.M. and Rickie Orchin Brady of Idaho Falls, ID; and $100 from D. Justin Stormogipson, Coeur d' Alene.
Quote: "I believe there are too many issues facing this state and this nation to allow such an important position as a seat in the U.S. Senate to go uncontested."
Key influence: Dr. Williaim E.(Bud) Davis, president, Idaho State University, 1965-1975
Favorite book: "Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Aldous Huxley
First priority if elected: Investigate what is happening on the ground of Iraq and potential means of resolving the conflict.
Website: http://www.mcclureforsenate.com
