Jeers: Time For Solon To Go Home

In his weekly Cheers & Jeers column, editorialist Marty Trillhaase of the Lewiston Tribune jeers … state Rep. Thyra Stevenson, R-Lewiston: “Losing re-election to Democrat Dan Rudolph did not diminish her legendary sense of entitlement. Consider her appearance at the North Idaho Chamber of Commerce Legislative Tour, where the newly elected Legislature traditionally gathers the weekend after the election. Stevenson showed up Nov. 9 at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, expecting the goodies of public office to continue flowing her way. But the tour was intended for legislators elected for the 2015-16 term. Stevenson kept pressing. She might contest the election result, she told tour officials. Unless next week’s recount reverses Rudolph’s 26-vote margin, he’s in and she’s out. Tour officials awkwardly invited Stevenson to attend the welcoming banquet — like any other visitor — provided she was willing to pay the $50 admission. Stevenson boorishly refused and left. Marty’s full Cheers & Jeers column here.