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86 thoughts on “State Freedom Caucus Network Denounces 3 Idaho Lawmakers in Dispute Over Group Membership

    1. I agree, Raul. You’re really smart. I know that Heather Scott and Tammy Nichols are the smartest lawmakers we have. They gave gotten a lot done and we are so grateful for that. I am surprised those two haven’t run for higher office. I know Heather Scott should be governor. I hope you runs against Brad Little in 2024. She would be SOOOO good. And Tammy deserves to be our next U.S. Senator.

      They are the best and brightest and we should follow them to the ends of the earth. I know I am!!!!!

        1. No. I think Raul is 100% right. Tammy and Heather Scott have brilliant minds and they should absolutely lead the state. I hope Heather announces her run for governor very soon. I know I will be the first to donate. And Tammy…..she is perhaps the wisest mind in the Senate. She knows exactly how to get things done.

  1. Definition of Caucus- a conference of members of a legislative body who belong to a particular party or faction.

    So… the body elected a director and the tendrils in DC take issue with it? Sounds like a DC problem.

  2. Sounds like those three are trying to steal a nationally recognized brand. Seems a little unethical to me.

    1. Alright, “Shelley,” let me spell it out a bit clearer. The article highlighted how the group had its roots well before those folks from Washington DC decided to step in and try to claim it. It’s like they’ve been quietly doing their thing, sticking to their principles, and then, boom, along come these DC guys shaking things up. But you know, it’s a reminder of how important it is to stick to civility and respect the original intentions of groups without letting outsiders from DC dictate how things should be. Just because something’s old doesn’t mean it’s outdated—sometimes, those old methods have a lot to teach us about staying true and respectful in the way we handle things, especially in new situations.

  3. So, the Moyle caucus is angry that they are being called out for their dirty deeds? This is wild.

    Scott, Nichols, Tanner, and now Lenney are drinking Moyle’s kool-aid and trying to pass it off as freedom. Do they think people are dumb?

    1. What are you talking about? Those are some of our best lawmakers and they deserve our full support. This has nothing to do with Mike Moyle. This has to do with outsiders coming in and telling our perfect lawmakers what to do. Nothing good ever comes out of the swamp, and this confirms that. Good for those who put Idaho first!!!!!!!

        1. You’re crazy, lady! We need to follow Mike Moyle, Tammy, and Heather. They are the true freedom warriors. Mike Moyle is the most conservative guy ever and I am sure he won’t stab us in the back like he has done dozens of times before.

    2. I wasn’t aware that Moyle was in IFC. If he is please correct me. If he isn’t explain his attachment to the Caucus.

      Thanks

      1. Hi Samantha! Thanks for the question. I saw something earlier this year about Heather Scott and Tammy Nichols supporting Mike Moyle’s re-election. It was really surprising to see. Moyle, if I remember correctly, is more of a moderate. Maybe there’s something I am missing here. He’s not attached to the Caucus (which is telling in and of itself), but this new, fake caucus sure is attached to him.

        1. Hmm not sure I’d call the caucus that 1) has always existed 2) has all the highest scores legislators in it fake.

          Thanks for confirming Moyle has nothing to do with it. You should probably edit your comment.

          1. Hey, Samantha! What scores are you talking about? There are lots of scorecards out there, so I’m not sure what you’re referencing.

            And you’re right. Moyle has nothing to do with a freedom caucus. Why is that? I hear he is the best conservative Idaho has. So, why hasn’t he joined a caucus?

        2. Hi Elmer, it won’t let me reply on your last comment, so I just came in to say on the IFF leaderboard the top 6 are all still in your “fake” caucus (as you refer to it). That’s just one example of scoring. I would think fighting the best rated legislators in the state is futile, but you might be a RINO like that Tyler fella and disagree.

          Oh well. Good luck with your endeavors!

    3. “Scott, Nichols, Tanner, and now Lenney are drinking Moyle’s kool-aid”

      How so?

  4. District 10 voter here with a quick question. The discussion here leaves me wondering: Why hasn’t Moyle joined a freedom caucus? If there’s a local freedom caucus, surely he will join that, right? He’s a very, very, very conservative guy, so it seems like a natural fit.

    1. We’re not sure either. According to DC (who has a FC chair in another state with the same score as him) he should be provided equal opportunity right?

  5. Kudos to the Idaho legislators refusing to be controlled by the DC suits. Funny to see Idaho now has a new fringe “freedom” caucus because some wanted to stay under the DC thumb.

    1. I’ve seen people like Brian Lenney tweeting their admiration for the DC suits you speak of. What changed?

        1. They are out there, Brian. I mean….Scott. Do a quick search of your feed and you will find them.

          1. Last I checked Brian, Brian, and Scott Brian aren’t paid by DC. They did however have a director who is.

            The rationale now is that posting on X about DC is the equivalent of being bought by them (even if a different director was elected- who isn’t paid by them- anyway)?

  6. Why did Brian, Heather, Tammy, and other gleefully embrace the DC swampers they now claim to hate?

  7. Josh, let’s really get into it and throw some major props to Brian, Heather, Tammy, and the whole squad. They didn’t just sidestep the swamp—they totally outplayed it. Here’s the scoop: these folks were like spies in their own game. They were deep undercover, picking up on all the dirty tricks and weak spots, and they mapped out their exit like pros. And guess what? They set the gold standard for integrity and transparency back in Boise.

    This team wasn’t just rolling with the punches; they were two steps ahead the whole time, ditching the old-school cronyism for something that actually makes sense. By the time D.C. even sniffed something was up, our gang had their plan locked down and were ready to roll out some real changes.

    Now, stepping back from all that mess, they’ve positioned themselves as the real deal in reform. They’re not just on the sidelines throwing shade; they’re laying down the foundations for a new kind of politics—one where public servants actually serve the public. Seriously, these are the MVPs, the strategic masterminds who not only got out of the swamp but are now busy draining it. They prove every day that they’re the sage ones, the clear-eyed reformers steering us through the storm.

    So, hats off to them! In a town full of pretenders, they’re the true game-changers, the grown-ups cleaning up the mess left by decades of political games. They’re not just all talk; they’re walking the walk, and man, that’s as real as it gets. Let’s not just stand by but actually cheer them on as they shake things up and redefine what it means to lead with real guts and vision. They’re not just survivors; they’re outright revolutionaries, tearing up the old playbook and charting a course for a better future. Cheers to that, right?

  8. So you’re saying that freedom loving Idaho legislators (Heather Scott, Tammy Nichols, Josh Tanner, Brian Lenney….) didn’t want to be controlled by DC so they chose a new director not paid by DC (Scott Herndon) but now DC, the director that is still paid by DC (Maria Nate) and one sitting Senator (Glenneda Zuiderveld) are denouncing the legislators for having no principles and starting their own controlled by DC caucus? Because they want Idaho’s freedom choices to be controlled by men in DC?

    1. This is how it seems. Why would Idaho congress side with a swampy lobbyist group over their own peers? Do they have no principles?

      1. Right? People like Tammy, Heather, and Brian loved the DC swamp money and lavish trips.

        Until they decided to sell out their principles to follow Moderate Mike Moyle.

        1. So Glenneda stayed for “DC swamp money and lavish trips”, Maria stuck around for more DC paychecks….. but Tammy, Heather and Brian said see ya later to DC involvement in Idaho politics so Dustin is mad and says they are sellouts with no principles?

        2. Correct me if I’m wrong- but the only one getting factually paid by DC is their (executive decision) director?

  9. Truth is, Heather Scott and Tammt Nichols are just like Moyle.

    They have delivered exactly zero conservative wins.

    Birds of a feather.

      1. Wow. Moyle’s score is pretty low. Why do Tammy and Heather love him so much?

        And let’s look beyond scores.

        What legislation has each member passed? Surely they have big conservative wins, right? I mean, Heather is a career politician at this point, so she must have something.

        1. Oh you know what.. I just found out Tammy Heather and Moyle had a heavy hand in separating out the budget bills last session. My bad.

          1. I just learned that lawmakers spent gobs and gobs and gobs of money.

            When will these lying politicians ever learn?

        2. Look beyond scores? Why? High IFF scores matter because they show how much a lawmaker supports conservative values like personal freedom and limited government. These scores help everyone see which lawmakers make us more free and which ones don’t. They keep politicians honest, making sure they stick to their promises about protecting our rights and keeping government power in check. It’s a clear, no-nonsense way to see who’s really fighting for our freedoms and who isn’t. Get bent, “Jake!”

  10. Anyone have an update on the investigation into the recording from Heather Scotts office of Idaho Freedom Caucus director Maria Nate saying horrible things about freedom caucus legislators? Why would DC still want her as their director when it’s obvious the caucus members couldn’t trust her and she didn’t like them anyways. Why does Maria still want to be director of a group of legislators that don’t want her direction because she cannot be trusted?

    1. When do we get to have the conversation about how every single time something happens- SPLC/HREI surrogate Daniel Walters (smut journalist extraordinaire) seems to have the inside track? Who is piping this dude inside conservative info? Not very conservative

  11. Wow. I just learned that Lenney, Nichols and others took money from the DC Swamp Men this primary election cycle.

    I hope they will return the cash. Otherwise, they are massive hypocrites.

    1. If they did then, smart!

      It takes money to win campaigns.

      But, please show your work?

      Show me the money!

  12. Has anyone asked the question why Idaho is the only state the State Freedom Caucus Network is having problems with? Other states are having great success and huge legislative wins. But heather and company are more interested in cozying up to Moyle than advancing conservative principles. What deals did they cut with Moyle? What leadership positions are they getting? Time will tell.

    1. So you’re saying that men in Washington DC are more interested in advancing conservative Idaho principles that benefit Idahoans than “Heather and company” (who happen to be the legislators with the highest freedom scores) are?

    2. Yea DC.. why are you cool with every other FC network created after Idaho/owned by you/has the same ACU scores as Moyle.. but not Idaho? Moyle is only bad when your darlings say it is. Pretty sure there’s a FC chair out there that has the exact score as him.

    3. Maybe the problems have nothing to do with the legislators that DC has “denounced” and EVERYTHING to do with DC’s pick for Idaho director. Why is it the legislators are willing to put Idaho first and walk away from DC control but the DC Idaho director that is cashing the DC paycheck isn’t? (I guess I just answered my own question)

  13. Let me see if I have all of this straight.

    Maria get paid by DC is bad, but lenney and co taking swamp money is good.

    Moyle, who isn’t all that conservative, should be in the new fake freedom caucus.

    Has the fake freedom caucus extended an invitation to Moyle? Has he responded?

      1. Lenney and co took money from the DC suits for re-election. Seems like some of these idiots are talking out of both sides of their mouths.

        1. Chuck, what are you talking about? I don’t see that on the Idaho campaign financial site.

  14. Heather Scott, Tammy Nichols are two of the best Idaho Legislators ever. I’ll continue to support them.

  15. 66 comments and I’ll bet 50 of them are from
    Brian Lenney . Hi Brian!

    1. Lenney here. I’m actually EVERY commenter. Testing out a new AI program to see how successfully it argues with itself.

  16. Excellent reporting Idaho Dispatch! The one question I still have is what are the specific standards not met in SFCN’s statement, “These members did not meet our standards to associate with the national brand and we will be working with a different group of lawmakers instead.” All these legislators have been my heroes and I’m upset and confused. Maybe if I know what standards weren’t met I’ll be able to sort out this mess.

    1. The standard they failed to meet: not doing what the suits in DC (and Maria, paid by the suits in DC) told them to do….

      1. That’s a generalization. I need specific facts. Standard x, then action y that was in violation of x.

  17. I don’t really know what they did wrong because I don’t really know what I’m doing. I just did what Scott told me to do. Ii was worried when he lost, but I’m so glad he’s the ED so I don’t have to think for myself. Being a legislator is hard!

  18. I’ve got to say, we really need to watch who’s trying to pull the strings around here. These D.C. guys trying to influence the Idaho Freedom Caucus? It’s just more of the same problem we’ve always talked about—dark money and outside groups sticking their noses where they don’t belong. Several congressmen took a stand against Young Americans for Liberty meddling in our elections this year for the same reason, and it’s high time we treat all these other out-of-state groups the same way. We manage just fine on our own and don’t need folks from thousands of miles away dictating our choices. We’ve got to keep our Idaho politics local and make sure our voices, not theirs, are the ones making the decisions.

    1. First of all, they are legislators, not congressmen. So if you don’t even know the titles of those who represent you it’s hard to take you seriously on any of this. Maybe take a civics class or something.

  19. The bad thing about comments is that I don’t know who the commentators are. Are they really who they say they are? Are they frauds pretending to be someone else? Or are they trained Alinsky disciples hellbent on helping Idaho constitutional conservatives destroy themselves?

  20. Lots of confusion abounds here. I personally know legislators like Tony Wisniewski for more than 20 years. I have met and spoken with Heather Scott on several occasions. I know these two are genuine patriots and conservative legislators. If any group is distancing themselves from Tony or Heather, I know who is suspect. I’ll stick to supporting Tony and Heather. The group distancing themselves can include me in who they distance from.

  21. All I know is anyone against Scott is against Idaho conservatives. The only reason my wife and I donate is because of Heather and Dan Foreman and lately Dan is getting a bit wonky.

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