BOISE, Idaho - Jeff Siddoway is a rancher who sells hunting trips for trophy elk on his land in eastern Idaho. He is also a Republican state senator.
So when Siddoway joined a 7-1 committee decison to kill legislation outlawing "shooter-bull" operations - where hunters stalk penned elk for a fee - his inbox was flooded with e-mails telling him he should have abstained from voting.
Democrats argued that not stepping aside gave the appearance of being "on the take," even though Siddoway consulted with the attorney general's office and followed Idaho Senate rules requiring that he first disclose his personal interest before weighing in.
"It was just so black and …
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