Scott allegedly: Female legislators advance via sex favors

North Idaho Republican Heather Scott faces a possible formal reprimand from house leadership and her caucus for telling another female lawmaker in a public outburst last month that women only rise to leadership posts in the Legislature through sexual favors.

Scott, R-Blanchard, made the remark to Rep. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, at the legislative reorganization meeting Dec. 1. Boyle had just learned of her appointment to chair the House Agriculture committee.

According to witnesses, Scott, upon hearing of Boyle’s appointment, angrily commented that female lawmakers obtain ranking committee appointments and other leadership positions only if they “spread their legs”/ Bill Dentzer , Idaho Statesman. More here .