Edit: Footing Bill For Idaho GOP

Apparently, the only thing better than a closed Republican primary is two closed Republican primaries. It’s even sweeter if you can get Democrats to help foot the extra bill. Barring an unexpected rejection from the House, the Republican-dominant Idaho Legislature is poised to establish a presidential primary election on the second Tuesday of March. On March 8, 2016, the presidential primary would precede the regular May primary - at an additional cost to Idaho taxpayers of up to $2 million/ Coeur d’Alene Press Editorial Board . More here.

Question: Hucks Nation, and I suspect the rest of Idaho, is overwhelmingly opposed to the state footing the bill for an earlier presidential primary for the Idaho Republican Party. Then, why aren’t our representatives (who are so quick to oppose such worthy things as a mental health crisis center, listening to their constituents when it comes to squandering $2 million for this partisan boondoogle?