The board of Idaho’s most influential business lobby changed course today and placed its president on leave for sending a profanity-laden email that criticized a state senator’s position on taxes and suggested retaliating against him “just to be” difficult. The board of the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry took the action involving President Alex LaBeau after hearing from “many of our members.” “At this time, the Executive Committee and Mr. LaBeau have mutually agreed to a temporary leave of absence,” the board said in a statement to members/Idaho Statesman. More here.

Question: Could it happen to a nicer guy?