Idaho democratic leaders respond to shooting

Minority Leaders of the Idaho House and Senate issued the following statement in response to the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia Wednesday morning. The statement reads: “We are horrified by the news out of Virginia this morning that several people, including Representative Steve Scalise and congressional aides, were shot during a Republican baseball practice. There is no question that this country is divided politically, but acts of violence are never a solution to these problems and should be condemned in no uncertain terms. We call on all Idahoans to reject these kinds of actions no matter where they happen. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families and we wish the wounded a speedy recovery. Although we have many political differences here in Idaho with our Republican colleagues in the House and Senate, we are proud of our ongoing working relationship with them.” The statement was signed by Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett and House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding.