Precinct Committeeman Hans Neumann, who backed the resolution calling for Idaho to be declared a "Christian state," offered an apology of sorts to the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee Tuesday night. Huckleberries Online has obtained a recording of that apology. Click on link below to hear recording.

Also: Jeff Selle/Coeur d'Alene Press reports from Tuesday's meeting: "A controversial resolution to declare Idaho a Christian state was shot down by the local Republican Party. Precinct Committeeman Hans Neumann chastised two fellow committeemen for leaking the draft resolution to the press before it was heard Tuesday by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee at the group’s regular monthly meeting. Neumann then presented the resolution that would have the Idaho Legislature formally declare Idaho a Christian state. “I move that this resolution be approved and sent to the state of Idaho for their approval also,” Neumann said. Precinct Committeeman Bjorn Handeen immediately objected to the consideration of the motion, which forced the 52 members in attendance to vote on whether they wanted to even consider the resolution. More here.

Question: Am I the only one who wanted the matter debated?

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