Idaho GOP Doesn’t Want To Offend

Item: Idaho GOP eyes primary election solution: The conservative wing’s court victory brings factions to the table to maintain the party’s dominance /Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman

More Info: The if-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it segment of the GOP got whipped in court. Chastened Republican leaders including Gov. Butch Otter, Secretary of State Ben Ysursa and Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill are working to preserve the right of independents to vote in primaries. “I oppose a closed primary, but with what the judge said, we have to do something,” said Hill, R-Rexburg. “Let’s cause as little harm as possible. In my opinion, if we exclude or offend those unaffiliated voters we’re going to lose Republican seats.”

Question: Are you offended by the Idaho GOP’s successful push to close its primaries?