Simpson, Labrador not speaking

The news that Idaho’s two GOP congressmen haven’t spoken to each other in six months has drawn new attention to the rift between 1st District Rep. Raul Labrador and 2nd District Rep. Mike Simpson, a split that in some ways mirrors the House’s split over leadership after the departure of Speaker John Boehner. Political watchers say it’s unprecedented. Jim Weatherby, Boise State University professor emeritus, said even congressmen who had faced off against each other in elections found ways to continue working relationships back in Washington, D.C. Idaho Statesman reporter Bill Dentzer recently interviewed both congressmen − Idaho’s only House members − and reported that they haven’t spoken since they openly clashed last March over Labrador’s vote against reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools program as part of a larger bill on Medicare payments/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here .

Question: How does the bad relationship between Idaho Congressmen Simpson and Labrador hurt Idaho? Or does it?