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GOP convention back in session, first divided votes…

Idaho GOP convention convenes on Saturday morning (Betsy Z. Russell)
Idaho GOP convention convenes on Saturday morning (Betsy Z. Russell)

The state GOP convention is back in session this morning, with its rules committee report up first. There’s been debate so far over a rules change regarding when rules of the convention can be changed, complete with divided votes and applause.  After several divided votes and an amendment, the amended version of the rule passed. “The ayes overwhelmingly have it,” party Chairman Steve Yates said.

Still up today: Votes on the party platform, resolutions, and party leadership posts.



Betsy Z. Russell
Betsy Z. Russell joined The Spokesman-Review in 1991. She currently is a reporter in the Boise Bureau covering Idaho state government and politics, and other news from Idaho's state capital.

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