Despite the serious threat posed to every Idaho family by ObamaCare, three Idaho Senate liberals joined with their Democrat compatriots in opposing the Idaho Health Freedom Act this afternoon.

The legislation is part of a strategic defense of Idaho against the threatened federal take-over of health care called for by Gov. Butch Otter. It authorizes the state to resist federal legislation, and prohibits the enforcement of mandatory provisions by any state or local official.

Senators John Andreason, Joe Stegner and Chuck Coiner are the only Republicans in the Legislature to oppose this crucial bill.

These gentlemen also joined Democrats in undermining the religious liberties of Idaho health care professionals when they voted against SB1353 - the Freedom of Conscience for Health Care Professionals Act this session.

With candidate filing now open to the voters of Districts 7, 15 and 24 - one can only pray that righteous men and women will answer the call to public service at this difficult time in our nation's history.