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Spokane’s Secret VP Bid and Dusty Drive
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
In 1976, fifty House Democrats penned a spirited letter urging Jimmy Carter to choose Spokane’s own Congressman Tom Foley as his vice-presidential running mate, praising his balance of experience, geography, and Catholic faith—believing other picks could backfire. Though neither Carter nor Foley responded, the letter hinted at powerful behind-the-scenes momentum. Meanwhile, Spokane’s High Drive was turning heads for all the wrong reasons: dust was ruining the scenic drive, prompting city officials to hand the cleanup over to the Park Board—because even presidential politics can’t fix a dusty road. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/607c2c48e92674cd