Larry Grant's sudden departure in April from the race for the First Congressional District seat caught many-including his own Democratic party-off guard.
It was his second run for the office, and Grant hoped the momentum from his 2006 bid would carry him to victory.
This time around, though, Grant, 62, faced weighty competition for the Democratic nomination from Boise businessman Walt Minnick. The Idaho native sat down with B W to talk politics.
Why did you run in 2006?
I probably shouldn't say this, but nobody else stepped forward. I talked to probably every potential Democratic candidate, trying to recruit someone who would take on the race.
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