Candidate blasted for Obama comment

BOISE, Idaho — The list of Idaho Republicans condemning a GOP gubernatorial candidate's comment about buying a license to hunt President Barack Obama grew Friday, as party leaders worried that the incident would reflect badly on the state.

Sen. Mike Crapo said former elk rancher Rex Rammell's comment at a Twin Falls GOP rally merits an apology. Sen. Jim Risch disavowed him from the Republican Party, and Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butchâ€