This weekend, Idaho Democrats will host an evening with Minnesota Democrat Governor Tim Walz. He, along with Democrat Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, will be the featured speaker at the Frank and Bethine Church Dinner in Boise. The event is the state Democratic Party's largest fundraiser of the year.

The governor’s appearance comes off as an embarrassing and bruising Congressional hearing reviewing the allegations of fraud involving Somali daycare centers. The scandal is so big that the governor will not be running for reelection.

Idaho Democrats have not had many victories in the Gem State. The Republicans hold a super majority in both houses and every statewide and national office.

Boise is dominated by Democrats, but it is the only Idaho city where they matter.

Perhaps Governor Walz was the only liberal available or who had the guts to travel to the reddest of the red states.

We'll continue to update you on this story as it develops.