Posted on 08/27/2018 5:46:09 AM PDT by Twotone
Campaigning at the Western Idaho Fair isn't anything new; both Democratic and Republican parties have had a regular presence at the end-of-summer celebration for as long as anyone can remember. But social media lit up late Saturday with a photo of this year's GOP booth at the fair revealed a prominently displayed a doctored but life-size photo of President Donald Trump with his arms locked around the neck of Hillary Clinton.
The photo caught widespread attention when Diana Lachiondo, candidate for the Ada County Legislature, posted an image of the display on Facebook.
"Holly smokes! This got a lot of heat," wrote Lachiondo. "Fortunately everyone commenting (Republicans and Democrats) agree that this is petty and unacceptable."
Democratic leadership of the Idaho House and Senate released a statement reading, "Domestic violence is nothing to joke about, and we are horrified that anyone would find this tasteless display humorous."
Some Republicans, including former GOP legislator Steve Smylie and former Ada County Commissioner (and current candidate for the same position) Sharon Ullman denounced the display, adding that the controversial photo had been removed for the booth.
(Excerpt) Read more at boiseweekly.com ...
>>”Holly smokes!” she does? who’s Holly?””
Written by someone who wants to be a county “legislator?” Why do counties have legislators?
power control influence and stepping stones
Diana Lachiondo. I love how the article doesn’t mention a party. Remember, when they don’t list a party she’s a lib.
She says she wouldn’t tolerate it from a dem display. HAH.
Lauren Holly, probably
That’s a headlock not a choke hold.
The internet postings and pictures are forever. Carry on Iowa. You are doing fine. Headlock indeed!
Leftists and Journalists (but I repeat myself) have similar issues with the words "Assault", "Automatic" versus "Semi-Automatic", and Sport Utility Vehicles only operating autonomously and the drivers guilt free when Muslims screaming "Allahu Akbar!" are behind the wheel. "Republic" versus "Democracy"? Same deal.
A wrestling hold. BFD.
The outrage industry is outraged.
Meanwhile calls for killing Trump supporters remain unchallenged and unabated.
Remember just a few short years ago when Boise was a conservative city?
“”power control influence and stepping stones””
I understand the REASON but are they really called county legislators? I’m used to County Supervisors in CA or
County Commissioners (I guess) in GA but I thought the label of legislator was strictly involved with the STATE LEGISLATURE or even in a stretch the U. S. Congress.
Nitpicky but struck me odd....
He’s got her in a Head LOCK is all:-)
In that “chokehold” it looks like he is fixing to give her a noogie.
So what are they going to do with it? How much money could Free Republic get by auctioning it off?
Dang, there goes my entry for the butter-carving contest at the Pennsylvania Farm Show next year.
I think Boise State University attracted a lot of snowflakes that decided to stay.
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