Quotable Quote

Andrus said the GOP’s move to require photo ID and close their primary to non-Republicans is bad policy. “Voting used to be simple. You walked in, got a primary ballot, went into the privacy of the booth and voted in whichever primary you wanted. I don’t know why it has to be so difficult to get the job done” — Cecil Andrus . Full story here.

Question: Why are some Idaho Republicans working so hard (think: closed primaries, repeal of the 17th amendment, voter ID) to make it more difficult for average Idahoan to vote?