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Scott faces sanctions for outburst

Idaho State Representative for Distric 1 Heather Scott talked about local politics in Priest River before the candidates forum at Priest River Junior high school sponsored by Bonner County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. (Kathy Plonka / The Spokesman-Review)
Idaho State Representative for Distric 1 Heather Scott talked about local politics in Priest River before the candidates forum at Priest River Junior high school sponsored by Bonner County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. (Kathy Plonka / The Spokesman-Review)

In an outburst that shocked and upset her fellow lawmakers, controversial North Idaho Rep. Heather Scott claimed female members of the Idaho House get leadership positions only if they “spread their legs.”

She’s facing a possible formal reprimand after her outburst.

Scott, R-Blanchard, made the comment during the Legislature’s organizational session in December, in the House lounge with multiple lawmakers present. She repeated it on the floor of the House later.

According to an Idaho Statesman article published late Wednesday, Scott angrily made the remark to Rep. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, just after Boyle had learned that she would be the new chair of the House Agriculture Committee/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Do you think Scott has marginalized herself in the Idaho House?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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