Keough ‘Honored’ By Appointment

Sen. Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, the newly appointed co-chair of the Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee said Monday, “It’s a wonderful appointment – I’m very honored.” Keough, who long served as vice-chair to then-Senate Finance Chair Dean Cameron, R-Rupert, said, “I feel like I have some pretty big shoes to fill.” “At this point I don’t have an agenda,” she said. “I’m anxious to continue to try to guide the committee in a responsible manner. I look forward to working with Co-Chair (Rep. Maxine) Bell. I think the committee has been well-run, with the leadership of Sen. Cameron and Rep. Bell”/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Do you think the Teapublicans in the 1st District will finally realize that they’re represented by one of the best legislators in the state? Or will they continue to try to oust her because she doesn’t drink their Kool-aid?