The Minnick-Sali Race, Campaign Financing, and the Media BOISE, ID (idaho) - The long political journey comes to a close seven weeks from Tuesday. Until then, we continue our Election 2008 coverage with conversations and analysis on both the local and national political scenes. Boise State Radio's George Prentice talks with Dr. Gary Montcrief. He's a political science professor at Boise State University. Dr. Montcrief has particular interest in the hotly contested race between Incumbent Congressman Bill Sali and Democratic challenger Walt Minnick. © Copyright 2009, idaho