Update: Vito Makes National News

A North Idaho lawmaker drew national attention Monday when he received a brief lesson on female anatomy after asking if a woman can swallow a small camera for doctors to conduct a remote gynecological exam. Dr. Julie Madsen, who was testifying in opposition to anti-abortion legislation that Barbieri supports, said no, explaining, “When you swallow a pill, it would not end up in the vagina.” “Fascinating. That certainly makes sense, doctor,” Barbieri told Madsen, amid hoots of laughter from the crowd. The exchange came during a three-hour hearing on HB 154, which would add restrictions to medication-induced abortions in Idaho, specifically aimed at preventing them from occurring via telemedicine in what opponents dubbed “web cam abortions.” But Barbieri said later that his question was rhetorical, and he knew the answer/ Betsy Russell , SR. More here .

Question: Has Barbieri caused himself any long-range political harm with his comment today?