Idaho Statesman reporter Sean Cockerham had a profile today of Sen. Nicole LeFavour, D-Boise, who is running for Congress against 2nd District GOP Congressman Mike Simpson. Cockerham wrote, "Nicole LeFavour knows what it’s like to fight incredible odds. LeFavour, Idaho’s only openly gay legislator, gave copies of the movie 'Brokeback Mountain' for Christmas to 60 fellow members of one of the most conservative legislatures in the nation and pushed in vain a bill to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation."

Today, Statesman reporter Dan Popkey caught up with Rep. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d'Alene, the only lawmaker who reportedly was offended by the gift; in his post here, Popkey recounts Nonini's reaction.