Popkey: Patterson Gone To Ground

Republicans in West Boise have set a meeting Tuesday to consider a one-page resolution calling on Rep. Mark Patterson to resign immediately. The District 15 GOP Committee agenda sets aside time at the start to “discuss his intentions regarding his legislative seat.” But it’s been almost four weeks since Patterson has spoken to the media and an unanswered question remains: Will Patterson show up to defend himself? In the immediate aftermath of a Nov. 10 Idaho Statesman story about his twice having been charged for rape, the freshman Republican reacted aggressively with criticism of the Statesman and Ada County Sheriff Gary Raney for revoking his concealed weapons license/ Dan Popkey , Idaho Statesman. More here.

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