Dear Idaho, you aren't conservative.

I know you think you are. After all, more than 80% of your lawmakers call themselves Republican. The Republican Party controls the House, the Senate, and the Governor’s office.

But let’s be honest. Idaho just isn’t conservative. Many Republican lawmakers vote like Democrats. Even those who campaign as “conservatives” vote liberal more than half the time.

Here are some examples: HJM11—To hold President Biden and the federal government accountable for the invasion at our southern border. (Failed on the House floor.)

Conservative states stand up for the rule of law rather than illegal immigrants and the corporations that employ them. But, Idaho lawmakers rejected a resolution calling for securing the border and holding our government accountable for facilitating the invasion on our southern border. HJM11 failed in the House 34-34-2. Those in red care more about getting cheap illegal labor than securing our borders. H572—Prohibit Universal Basic Income. (Sent from Senate State Affairs Committee to Senate Amending Orders.)

Conservative states don’t support free money in the form of universal basic income. This idea is pure socialism: paying people not to work. In Idaho, lawmakers rejected H572, a bill to ban universal basic income. HJR4—A constitutional amendment to ensure the candidate who receives the most votes is the election winner. (Failed on the House floor-required 2/3 yes vote to pass.)

Conservative states believe in the concept of one person, one vote. This has been the way elections have been held in our country since the beginning, and it’s the simplest and most direct way of electing the people’s representatives. In Idaho, lawmakers rejected HJR 4, a constitutional amendment to codify “one person, one vote” into our highest law. Many Republicans have even gone on record supporting the ranked-choice voting initiative. S1234—Requires insurers to expand their contraceptive coverage. (Passed the House floor.)

Conservative states don’t micromanage insurance companies. Conservatives believe in the free market and the ability of consumers to make their own choices. In Idaho, lawmakers passed a Democrat bill, S1234, endorsed by Planned Parenthood, to force insurers to reimburse six months of contraception at a time.

Share H447—The Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit, School Choice. (Failed in House Revenue & Taxation Committee.)

Conservative states support school choice. Arizona, Iowa, Florida, Indiana, and Texas all give parents and families options for tax money to follow the children rather than being locked into a one-size-fits-all system. In Idaho, lawmakers rejected H447, the softest school choice bill, because the public school bureaucracy owns them.

Share H525—Restricts district boards of health to administer and enforce only essential and reasonable health laws and regulations. (Failed in Senate Health & Welfare Committee.)

In conservative states, government agencies are not granted unlimited authority to shut down churches, schools, and businesses. In Idaho, lawmakers killed H525, a bill limiting the power of health districts. It was killed in committee because a Republican joined two Democrats in opposition.

As you can see, Idaho is not a conservative state. Maybe it will be someday, but today, it’s a moderate, even a liberal state. Idaho puts on a red jacket to hide its blue outfit.

Given Idaho's current political landscape, a push toward conservatism is needed. Embracing values like smaller government, personal freedom, and fiscal responsibility is crucial for Idaho to truly embody conservative principles.

The Idaho Freedom Caucus stands as a beacon of true conservatism, unwaveringly championing these values. Rest assured, our commitment to upholding conservative ideals remains steadfast as we work to secure a brighter future for Idaho.

Get to know these public members and support their work. Back Row, left to right: Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld–District 24; Rep. Tony Wisniewski–District 5; Rep. Joe Alfieri–District 4; Rep. Mike Kingsley–District 7; Rep. Dale Hawkins–District 2; Sen. Scott Herndon–District 1. Front Row, left to right: Rep. Jacyn Gallagher-District 9; Rep. Heather Scott (Co-Chair)–District 2; Rep. Elaine Price–District 4; Sen. Tammy Nichols (Co-Chair)–District 10; Sen. Brian Lenney–District 13; Sen. Cindy Carlson–District 7.

I read somewhere that rats were running as republicans in Idaho and winning office- which is the crux of the problem

2 posted on 03/15/2024 5:55:29 AM PDT by God luvs America (63.5 million pay no income tax and vote for DemoKrats...)

“I read somewhere that rats were running as republicans in Idaho and winning office- which is the crux of the problem”

It happens in many states.

3 posted on 03/15/2024 5:59:00 AM PDT by Soul of the South (The past is gone and cannot be changed. Tomorrow can be a better day if we work on it n)

Just like in michiganstan....
not conservatives, but bush league chamber of commerce worshiping republiCAN’Ts...

That IS the problem!
Even worse than that, often the candidate is being funded by the gay mafia and as soon as they get elected, they start promoting they gay lifestyle.

This all started in CA when they discovered if they can hide their agenda, they can destroy the GOP from inside.
Perfect example is Arianna Huffington’s husband. She got the billions and husband stuck it to San Diego.
And thus we got “The Huffington Post”

"This all started in CA when they discovered if they can hide their agenda, they can destroy the GOP from inside."

It started in the 1930s when progressives decided they would stop using the label of "progressive" and start using the label of "liberal".

We don't stop them from stealing our words and using them so why should they stop stealing our words?

6 posted on 03/15/2024 6:54:53 AM PDT by ProgressingAmerica (The historians must be stopped. They're destroying everything.)

Idaho’s politicians aren’t conservative.

Its population is.

It’s California’s fault? That’s odd since the Idaho governor, and none of Idaho’s senators or congress members are from California.

It’s so easy for the less informed and easily led to blame CA for everything.

It’s California’s fault? That’s odd since the Idaho governor, and none of Idaho’s senators or congress members are from California. It’s so easy for the less informed and easily led to blame CA for everything.

Still get butthurt over people calling out the fools from Californication I see. Oh wait, you were in Californication for a while. Idaho and Montana for that matter are full of transplants from your former chitty state and it isn't making them better.

The Idaho governor, nor any of Idaho’s senators or congress members are from California...

So according to you the problem with Idaho are all those from CA voting for non-Californians, who are destroying the state, making it California’s fault.

Good thinken Chuck. I can tell, you’re on the case!

The key to changing the Republican Party to a conservative position is to defeat the closet liberals in the primaries. Wyoming dropped Liz Cheney. Eight out of the 10 Republican Representatives who voted to impeach Trump either retired or went down to defeat in the primaries. On March 5th, Texas Republican voters retired several RINOs in legislative and judicial offices.

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