In his weekly Cheers & Jeers column, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase of the Lewiston Tribune gives jeers to ... Idaho GOP Chairman Steve Yates and Executive Director David Johnston. When the White House announced Obama was coming here, some Idahoans just cringed with anxiety. It didn't matter that any presidential visit is an honor. Or that it offered Idaho the opportunity to showcase one of its major universities. Or even that the family of Saeed Abedini, a man Iranians have imprisoned for two years, could plead for his release. Even staunch Republicans such as Congressman Raul Labrador had the good grace to welcome Obama to their home. But you just knew some partisan dimwit would forget his manners. Such as Johnston. Speaking to Boise's KTVB, he described the president's pending visit as "disrespectful" and just a public relations ploy. He then invited Obama to remain in Washington, D.C. More here.

Question: Shouldn't we be honored in Idaho when any president, Republican or Democrat, pays a visit?