Outspoken Rep. Heather Scott issued a statement apologizing to every member of the Idaho House for her comments about female House members advancing into leadership positions only via sexual favors.

“In retrospect, I should have chosen my words more carefully,” Scott, R-Blanchard, said in her written statement. “I apologize, to every member of the House, again, for not being more careful. I commit to be more diligent in speaking in the voice and words of a statesman in all my conversations.”

Scott said she wants to seek “reconciliation,” and asked House GOP leaders to work with all House members to bring it about/Betsy Russell, SR. More here.