November 12, 2008 - 2:29 pm — Safe Republican — #17
Risch won the seat 58 percent to 34 percent nearly mirroring their match-off two years for lieutenant governor.

October 29, 2008 - 12:42 pm — Safe Republican — #24
In an attempt to explain why he never served in the military, Risch explained that he was unable to enlist due to an ulcer, according to the Associated Press.

October 22, 2008 - 1:08 pm — Safe Republican — #24
The Shoshone News Press is reporting that Risch made a stop in Silver Valley in order to address the economic crisis, as well as energy issues. "We need an aggressive, workable, pragmatic energy policy and it's time we have one," he said.

September 25, 2008 - 11:52 am — Safe Republican — #18
A story in the Statesman Journal says that the Palin effect could be especially strong in a couple of states - including Idaho, which could prove to be the nail in the coffin for down-ticket Democrats like LaRocco.

September 1, 2008 - 1:25 pm — Safe Republican — #17
A poll conducted by Greg Smith and Associates shows that Risch leads LaRocco by a 12 point margin of 41 to 29 percent with a 4 point margin of error.

August 15, 2008 - 4:27 pm — Safe Republican — #20

KLEW TV reports that Risch like other Americans says he is nervous about the economy and has strong feelings about high gas prices. Risch said nuclear power has to be a part of developing alternative energy in the long-term.

July 17, 2008 - 2:31 pm
Jim Risch outraised his opponent Larry LaRocco by double in the second quarter and now has a $1 million to $242,000 cash on hand advantage.