Betty Richardson is a former U.S. Attorney for Idaho.
Posted by Todd Achilles | Achilles for Idaho, Checked
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Todd Achilles | Achilles for Idaho@achillesid.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026I'm honored to have the support of two former U.S. Attorneys for Idaho, Betty Richardson and Guy Hurlbutt. They come from opposite sides of the aisle but agree: Idaho deserves a Senator who puts the Constitution and country ahead of party. Thank you both! Full statements: https://bit.ly/4743iKE
The claim that Betty Richardson is a former U.S. Attorney for Idaho is supported by one biography (Patino Fellowship) stating she was nominated by President Clinton in 1993 and unanimously confirmed by the Senate as U.S. Attorney for Idaho.
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Supports. The Patino Fellowship biography states that in 1993 President Bill Clinton nominated Betty Richardson to be United States Attorney for Idaho, and that she was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate.[1]
Context. A campaign post describes Richardson as a former U.S. Attorney under President Obama, which conflicts with the Clinton-era nomination in the fellowship biography; this discrepancy concerns the administration, not whether she held the office.[2]
Context. Ballotpedia's entry on Richardson mentions her work as an attorney at the Idaho Justice Department and other attorney roles, but does not mention a U.S. Attorney appointment.[3]
Context. The Facebook, Instagram, and Threads posts repeat the claimant's own statement that Richardson is a former U.S. Attorney; this is circular and not independent corroboration.[2][4][5]
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- 1Betty Richardsonpatinofellowship.org · not rated · cited for: supports
- 2I'm honored to have the support of two former US Attorneys ...facebook.com · not rated · cited for: context
- 3Betty Richardsonballotpedia.org · not rated · cited for: context
- 4Achilles for Idaho | I'm honored to have the support of two ...instagram.com · not rated · cited for: context
- 5Robyn Achilles has been married to Todd for the last 33 ...threads.com · not rated · cited for: context
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