Guv Debate: AJ Would Add The Words

Asked if he would lead an effort to add the words “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the Idaho Human Rights Act if he’s elected, banning discrimination on those bases, (Democrat A.J. Balukoff said during today’s gubernatorial debate), “I would.” He said, “It just shows respect to grant them that hearing. To stonewall for eight years is not acceptable. … We should grant the hearing and in my view we should strengthen our human rights statute to include the four words.” Also, Balukoff and Gov. Otter disagreed on Idaho’s ban against gay marriage. You can read Eye on Boise report from Betsy Russell here.

More from guv’s debate:

• Otter: ‘I should be on the right’
• Otter, Balukoff clash on education
• Guv candidates debate Medicaid, jobs, private prison

Question: How would the issues of gay marriage and “Add the Words” impact the governor’s race?