Idaho Republican Party Chairman Norm Semanko has put out a statement criticizing the “Dispel the Myths/Squash the Fear Rally” in Boise in favor of health care reform today, but it makes no mention of the counter-rally that sought to shout down the main rally/Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise. More here.

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Question: What impact do protests and counter-protests have on the general public, on a contentious issue like health care reform?

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