Republican representative screams
‘Go back to where you’re from’ to Indigenous candidate
Sitting state senator Rep. Dan Foreman screamed at a democratic candidate during a candidate forum in Kendrick, Idaho, on Tuesday night.
BOISE, Idaho — The racist and xenophobic phrase, “go back to where you’re from,” is deeply rooted in American History.
It can be said in many ways, some more subtle than others. But it was stated clearly on Tuesday night in North Idaho by a sitting state senator. Dan Foreman (R) - Viola, allegedly told a Democratic candidate for Idaho’s House and member of the Nez Perce Tribe to, “go back to where you’re from.”
Rep. Brandon Mitchell (R) – Moscow, responded by saying discrimination doesn’t exist in Idaho and that it’s more about people’s perceptions and sensitivities. He said he doesn’t see it.
When the question was presented to Carter-Goodheart, a member of the Nez Perce Tribe from Lapwai, she had a different take.
“I basically just stood up, and I said, you know, just because this isn't your lived experience does not mean that discrimination and racism don't exist today," Carter-Goodheart said. "And these are, you know, very real experiences of so many Idahoans, and it's not an Idaho issue. It's a national and even global issue."
She told KTVB before she could finish her sentence, Sen. Foreman shot up out of his seat and yelled, “I’m so tired of your liberal bull****. Go back to where you came from!”