The Republican lieutenant governors candidate backed out after debate organizers would not give her an advance list of reporters on the panel. However, McGeachin declined to say whether she has been vaccinated for COVID-19, or if she has ever contracted the virus, calling both personal questions.. In the second, in October, she prohibited public schools and the states Department of Education from requiring COVID-19 testing or vaccinations. It didn't last, Republican infighting in Idaho over the coronavirus has reached a new low, Low Turnout For COVID-19 Skeptic Rally Headlined By Idaho Lieutenant Governor, 'Loss of hope': Idaho hospitals crushed by COVID-19 surge, Gov. We just like to keep our businesses separate from the politics as much as possible, McGeachin said, picking at her fingernails. Idaho attorney general won't support it", "Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory", McGeachin becomes 7th candidate to file preliminary paperwork for run for governor in 2022, "Donald Trump endorses McGeachin for Idaho governor", Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin takes a question from an attendee during a meet-and-greet campaign fundraiser at a Caldwell-area winery in April. | Sarah A. Miller smiller@idahostatesman.com. [26], In February 2022, McGeachin appeared as a surprise video guest speaker at the America First Political Action Conference, hosted by prominent white nationalist Nick Fuentes. We need you, youre a fighter, she said, spurring McGeachin to dash on stage to embrace her booster. [41], In May 2020, Little said he had not spoken to McGeachin in weeks. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Loyola University in Chicago. Idaho Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder, R-Boise, said McGeachins relationship with Republican leadership has soured during her time as lieutenant governor. | Sarah A. Miller smiller@idahostatesman.com. "[52], McGeachin has used her office to promote misinformation to disparage COVID-19 vaccines. [77], McGeachin was unopposed for the Republican primary[78] and for the general election. Other priorities under a McGeachin administration, she said, include seeking the end of the states tax on groceries, opening public lands for mining of rare earth minerals and managing the states growth. Idaho Education News Data Analyst Randy Schrader contributed to this report. Under her vision for the state, McGeachin said, businesses and churches will never be forcibly closed, as happened during the stay-at-home order out of concern for public health. Pete Coulson worked as a coach and counselor for children. EastIdahoNews.com, LLC. [38] On his return to Idaho one day later, Little rescinded McGeachin's order and said that her decision "to act solitarily on a highly politicized, polarizing issue without conferring with local jurisdictions, legislators, and the sitting Governor" was "simply put, an abuse of power. Little to reopen all businesses in Idaho by April 30, Activist apologizes after refusing to leave playground, 'Freedom' rally in Twin Falls decries moderate Republicans, public education, masks and the media, Idaho lieutenant gov. Professor Scott Yenor is a professor of political philosophy at Boise State University. The reverend on the task force lives in the Treasure Valley, has led a parachurch ministry for the last two decades, has a masters degree in curriculum and development and is a credentialed teacher in Idaho and California, Watters said.
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