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Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin Uses Rare Opportunity To Ban Mask Mandates
The Daily Wire ^ | May 27, 2021 | Beth Baumann

Posted on 05/27/2021 2:16:18 PM PDT by CheshireTheCat

While serving as acting governor on Thursday, Idaho Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin (R) signed an executive order banning mask mandates throughout the state.

“Today, as acting Governor of the State of Idaho, I signed an Executive Order to protect the rights and liberties and businesses by prohibiting the state and its political subdivisions – including public schools from imposing mask mandates in our state #idpol,” McGeachin wrote in a tweet.

The executive order prohibits the state and political subdivisions from mandating face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It also prohibits “a face mask, face shield or face covering” from being required “as a condition for entry, education, employment, or other services.”...

Health care facilities, medical centers, and hospitals are exempt from the order.

McGeachin told the Idaho Press her decision to sign the executive order was “just a response to what I’ve been hearing from people all across the state.”

“For those who feel at risk, then they should continue to wear (masks). But to force it on others I think is not right,” she explained to the Press.....

Governor Brad Little (R) is out of the state for the week. According to Idaho News, Little is “collaborating with other Republican governors.” His office told the outlet he was unaware of McGeachin’s order ahead of time....

(Excerpt) Read more at dailywire.com ...


TOPICS: Conspiracy; Government; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: idaho; masks
Too funny, but in a cool way.
1 posted on 05/27/2021 2:16:18 PM PDT by CheshireTheCat
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To: CheshireTheCat

I suspect this may be a planned political operation if Gov Little does not plan to run in 2022.

What better way to elevate the Lt Gov’s poll numbers if the current Gov does not plan to run in 2022.

We will see very soon


2 posted on 05/27/2021 2:38:06 PM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter
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To: Presbyterian Reporter

It is political theatre. She signs exec order, and if there is a broughhaha over it, then he can undo it when he gets back next week. In short, it allows it to go thru w/o the governor having to face political blowback. Glad they got it done but will not be happy when the D’s use this play in their playbook.


3 posted on 05/27/2021 2:41:45 PM PDT by RainMan (Democrats ... making war against America since April 12, 1861)
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To: CheshireTheCat
Janice McGeachin is GREAT. She's the first female Lt Gov of Idaho. I met her at the 2019 "Lincoln Day Dinner" in Coeur d'Alene. She is a SOLID conservative and announced her candidacy for governor last week at the Candlelight Christian Fellowship church in Coeur d'Alene. She gave a great speech about conservatism.

The fact that she used this opportunity to sign an EO while Little was away shows how strong she is.

She is somebody to watch.

Here's a photo of when she announced her run for governor:


4 posted on 05/27/2021 3:29:49 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session" - Gideon J. Tucker)
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To: CheshireTheCat

So the ‘pub governor was too cowardly to do this?


5 posted on 05/27/2021 3:34:14 PM PDT by dynachrome ("I will not be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.")
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To: CheshireTheCat

You go, girl.

6 posted on 05/27/2021 5:25:28 PM PDT by simpson96
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

We attend Candlelight where this was taken. I was sorry we couldn’t be there that Wednesday evening.


7 posted on 05/27/2021 6:07:11 PM PDT by The Unknown Republican
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To: The Unknown Republican

Hi, neighbor! Nice to meet another Idahoan. We are in Hayden Lake.

Steve


8 posted on 05/27/2021 6:39:04 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session" - Gideon J. Tucker)
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To: dynachrome

Yes, cowardly may be too soft a description. He is a weak worthless dumbass fool pos. Chicken Little.


9 posted on 05/27/2021 8:23:08 PM PDT by Newtoidaho (All I ask of living is to have no chains on me.)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

This picture captures those that left wishes to incarcerate.
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10 posted on 05/27/2021 10:22:26 PM PDT by robowombat (Orthodox )
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To: robowombat

Exactly. They would put them on boxcars for the camps if given half a chance. These are the people they want to “re-educate.”


11 posted on 05/27/2021 11:52:13 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session" - Gideon J. Tucker)
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