But the media likes to continue to try to destroy my character and my reputation, and, I dont know, it may be in an effort for us to maybe back down. July fundraising reports will trickle in over the next few days, as candidates report their monthly activity. McGeachin told the Statesman she didnt issue the orders thinking the governor would automatically reverse her statewide decrees. [41], In May 2020, Little said he had not spoken to McGeachin in weeks. [68] While addressing a crowd of fellow Republicans at a campaign appearance, McGeachin criticized the Boise Police Department and Boise State University for holding a conference to study right-wing extremism, and said of Anthony Fauci (the U.S. government's top infectious disease scientist): "we'll lock him up. [53][54] By fall 2021, Idaho had among the nation's lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates. [29], In 2021, McGeachin convened an "education indoctrination task force" co-chaired by fellow Republican Priscilla Giddings. Idaho Lt. Beck, who also has penned several newspaper op-eds defending McGeachin, told the Statesman he backs her because shes honest, transparent and conservative.. Traditionally the officeholder in the bench-warmer spot has waited until the governor chose to end his run, or transitioned to a federal position. Janice McGeachin in her bid for governor, held May 4 at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian. Ive said many times, Id jump in front of a bus for her, she told the audience at the winery fundraiser. It is estimated that her net worth is somewhere between $1 million and $3 million. Janice McGeachin is a well-known figure in the United States. After briefly stepping away from dinner, Janice McGeachin returns, but is stopped by an older patron at the bar, who is enjoying his second beer and identifies himself as Skip. The McGeachins are known for frequenting their pub. Each was the first woman to serve in their positions, too, and she credited them both for their fearlessness and no-nonsense approach to politics. All rights reserved, If you choose local pickup, please get your gift certificate at our office at 400 W. Sunnyside in Idaho Falls Dismiss, defended accepting the coronavirus relief payments, Man charged with murder in Dylan Rounds case, Caught on camera: Moose charges snowmobilers by Palisades, Man allegedly kidnapped woman, held air freshener to her nose and mouth, Giant flying insect found on Walmart building turns out to be Jurassic-era find, Video shows suspect with blood stains as he cleaned gun following Dylan Rounds disappearance, charges say. [1], McGeachin has had a number of business ventures. You know, Mr. Idahoans have a critically important choice to make a choice that will determine the course of our state for years to come. [38] Little also noted that her order duplicated a proposed bill that had failed to pass the state legislature. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Loyola University in Chicago. On an early April evening, theyre there for dinner and a few rounds of drinks, while the familys matriarch is home from the campaign trail. [77], McGeachin was unopposed for the Republican primary[78] and for the general election. The two positions run for election separately, rather than as a unified ticket. Will that be a really impactful endorsement, or not really a defining kind of factor in determining outcomes? Janice McGeachins Task Force to Examine Indoctrination in Idaho Education has changed shape slightly since its membership was announced in May as more details have emerged about its members. Ive made my statements about who I am and what I believe in, McGeachin told the Idaho Statesman in a sit-down interview.