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BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Idaho Democratic Party Chairman Fred Cornforth is resigning from his role with the party on Friday, citing a medical condition, according to an email sent to the Democratic State Central Committee obtained by the Idaho Capital Sun. Cornforth was elected to the position in March 2021, taking over the role […]

Idaho Democratic chairwoman points blame for D.C. violence CBS2 News Staff © Provided by KBOI Boise The Idaho Democratic Party chairwoman says Republican leadership in Washington is to blame for the violence occurring in Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Van Beechler said Tuesday in a statement that the unrest that has broken out is because Republican leaders have not stood up to President Donald Trump. "Because our Republican leaders in Washington have encouraged and refused to sta...

Idaho and Wyoming politicians respond to Capitol riots WASHINGTON  (KIFI)-Idaho political leaders are beginning to speak out about the assault that happened Wednesday in the Washington D.C. Capitol Building. Idaho Republican Senator Mike Crapo announced he stands by the First Amendment rights of Americans to peacefully assemble. However, he added, “What we witnessed at the U.S. Capitol today was not peaceful; such violence is wholly unacceptable.  All perpetrators should be prosecuted to th...

KXLY January 6, 2021 12:33 PM Erin Robinson Updated: Julio Cortez Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Bidens victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Elected officials from Washington and Idaho reacted to the protests at the U.S. Capitol ...