Edit: ‘The Nine’ Deserve Public Wrath

There is good news about the May 18 special session — officially proclaimed by Gov. Butch Otter Wednesday as “the 63rd Idaho Legislature in Extraordinary Session.” It needs to be done and our connections with the federal child support system must be put back on track. The Legislature can and should act quickly and decisively to restore the process. It is also good that “The Nine” Republican members of the Idaho House who caused it have another 18 days to twist and flap in the bitter winds of negative public opinion. Though we are not holding our breath, we hope every one of them recants and finds a way to support SB 1067: Reps. Ronald Nate, R-Rexburg; Janet Trujillo, R-Idaho Falls; Kathleen Sims, R-Coeur d’Alene; Ryan Kerby, R-New Plymouth; Thomas Dayley, R-Boise; Lynn Luker, R-Boise; Heather Scott, R-Blanchard; Shannon McMillan, R-Silverton; Don Cheatham (pictured), R-Post Falls/ Idaho Statesman Editorial Board . More here.

Question: How many of ‘The Nine’ will recant?