Thread by @gsgraf

1/ A constituent asked Rep. Christensen about Rodriguez and Bundy’s calls for protests at private homes.

Christensen says he “…does not support going to their homes and never will.” Is this true? 🧵 #idpol #idleg

2/ In 2021 the Targeted Picketing Bill (HB 195) came before the house. This bill would have added penalties for targeted political harassment at private residences.

Rep. Christensen voted against it.
#idpol #idleg
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3/ In the fall of that same year a group of protesters went to the home of the mayor of Victor, Idaho to voice their opposition to the towns mask mandate. (Notice the paper bag hood.) #idpol #idleg

4/ A week or two later another protest was announced, this time in Driggs. Rep. Christensen promoted the protest on his official campaign page. #idpol #idleg

5/ True to his word, Rep. Christensen attended the protest and appeared to be open carrying a firearm.

I would add, there is nothing wrong or unlawful with open carrying on a public street in Driggs.

It looks like the paper bag hood guy is there too. #idpol #idleg

6/ Rep. Christensen admits to gathering with the protesters at the home of the mayor of Driggs and identified himself as a legislator verbally to get the mayor to confront him.

Was he armed while at the home protest as the photo above suggests? #idpol #idleg

7/ Rep. Christensen posted a link to Diego Rodriguez’s website that doxxed healthcare workers, CPS employees, and police officers. The site encouraged protests at their homes.

These are the kind of protests he claims to not support. #idpol #idleg

8/ Is it ok for a Idaho legislators to use their official campaign page to promote articles that dox healthcare workers?

He may argue he was only talking about LEOs… does that make everyone else fair targets for harassment?

Please share your thoughts below. #idpol #idleg

9/ Disclosure: I am actively involved in litigation with Rep. Christensen.

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Update: Rep. Christensen posted a statement that seems inconsistent with his actions. #idpol #idleg