@davidbyrnessuit@GovernorLittle Well, we (IDYD) are on the ground organizing across the state to build a coalition of progressive youth, and advocating for young people in the statehouse every day.
We aren't active on here as much anymore but check us out on FB or Instagram for what we're up to day by day!
IDYD is repulsed but unsurprised by Gov. Brad Little’s careless signing of HB 93. Although the public outcried for @GovernorLittle to veto this bill, he once again prioritizes a harmful far-right agenda that is both expensive, and FAILS Idaho youth. Shame on you, Brad. #idleg
we *need* young folks in politics because we’re not jaded by history & don’t give up on fighting even losing battles.
folks, the mentality of “that’s just politics” is jaded.
whereas young folks are just appalled. we refuse to normalize shit. and we need more of that not less.
"'Those kids casting votes, I don’t think it’s who you want deciding elections.'
"That kind of attitude clearly illustrates why legislators like Crane earn the label 'extremist.' Saying it’s 'not a good thing' for college students to vote is extreme." #idpol 1/
IMPORTANT READ!
Idaho Republicans have made it their mission to disenfranchise young voters, even though it's ultimately OUR future that is being determined.
Who leads @youngdems? Your national officers are:
4️⃣ public employees (including a public school teacher)
2️⃣ non-profit employees
2️⃣ labor union employees
1️⃣ state party employee
0️⃣ consultants
🧵New Idaho laws that banned student IDs for registering & voting & added requirements/restrictions to Idaho's voter registration process are "working" (see graph). But they're also suppressing the votes of other legally-eligible Idaho residents. 1/ #idpol https://t.co/aHdNT0tNaZ
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With just 26 days until Election Day, Idaho Democrats are hitting the streets, knocking on doors, and engaging with voters in every corner of the state!
I'm not implying nor inferring, I'm downright **accusing** Ashley Prince and her Democrat buddies of trying to manipulate the Idaho GOP's primaries. You think overhauling the process to let Democrats have more sway in selecting Republican candidates is giving everyone a voice? That's rich. It's about weakening the GOP so y'all can sneak in your leftist agenda.
Nice try though—blaming it on “GOP Extremists” just shows you're scared of a real conservative majority standing strong.
Supporting an initiative that gives EVERYONE more of a voice at the polls should be the priority of, well, everyone, regardless of party affiliation.
Except for the handful of GOP Extremists who have to exclude people so they can be allowed to do whatever they want, I guess.
Good try!
Your post was clearly trying to imply that since Ashley is a Democrat and in leadership with Reclaim Idaho, then that means the Democrats are running it. Otherwise, why would pointing out her affiliation matter?
Oh, bless your heart! I know reading comprehension isn’t the strong suit of most Young Dems, but let’s slow it down for you. I didn’t say every group involved with Open Primaries was Democrat. I said **Ashley Prince** is a Democrat. See the difference?
Now, why would a **Democrat** be so interested in meddling with the Idaho GOP’s primary process? Could it be because a weaker GOP serves their agenda? 🤔 Thanks for playing though! Next time, bring a better argument.