Helen Chenoweth Page

We will leave it up to the reader to determine whether Helen Chenoweth has made serious errors in in judgment. Ms. Chenoweth has supported a Conservative Christian position especially when it comes to Church and State issues. It is apparent from the data collected, that the first amendment may be in danger from her past and future actions.
Ms. Cenoweth's office like many others congressmen we called, stated that his position is that Witches aren't a "Real" religion." What is a real religion, Ms. Chenoweth? What you have been practicing? Read the following and remember: "By their Works may they be known." This is a summary of information collected from several media sources about Helen Chenoweth.

(Remember it is best to investigate on your own when looking at allegations about anyone. Don't believe us, think for yourself and investigate for yourself! And remember, the Religious Freedom Coalition does not represent any political party nor do we recommend any political candidate, nor are we involving ourselves in the political process.

FLASH!! HELEN CHENOWETH HAS DECLARED THERE IS A NEW RELIGION!!!

"A species goes out of existence every 20 seconds. Surely a new species comes into existence every 20 seconds. Don't let anything like trees in the Clearwater National Forest get in the way of providing jobs and fueling the economy, even if that means cutting down every last tree in the state." -Congresswoman Helen Chenoweth R-ID

Rep. Helen Chenoweth, R-Idaho, the darling of the militia/wise-use movements, has figured out that environmentalism is a religion and environmental laws are a form of state-sponsored religion.

She recently testified to Congress that "environmental policies are driven by a kind of emotional spiritualism that threatens the very foundation of our society. There is increasing evidence of a government-sponsored religion in America. This religion, a cloudy mixture of new-age mysticism, Native American folklore, and primitive Earth worship, is being promoted and enforced by the Clinton administration in violation of our rights and freedoms."

In case you haven't heard, nearly all environmental leaders have conceded that environmentalism is a religious movement. At least, that's what Chenoweth quoted Alston Chase as saying.

This equation of environmentalism with religion is, of course, similar to the attack on environmentalism based upon the lack of what Chenoweth and her cohorts describe as "sound science." Real "sound science," in Chenoweth's way of looking at the world, is science that supports her political agenda. A look at Chenoweth's "sound science" has concluded that, among other things, there is no evidence grizzlies ever existed in Idaho, although the first written accounts of grizzlies in that state were recorded in the diaries of the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805.

Likewise, the presence of cans of salmon on grocery shelves is "sound science" that salmon are not endangered, even though much of that salmon comes from commercial salmon "farms."

Chenoweth's idea of "sound" geography tells us that the Yaak Valley is in Idaho, not Montana as shown on all the maps.

It's worth noting that much of Chenoweth's support comes from logging, mining and development interests who stand to lose profits from protection of endangered species.

Chenoweth ended her diatribe by accusing environmentalists as wanting "a new Inquisition to eradicate those with opposing views." If that isn't bad enough, "they have the might of the Executive behind them." ... Front Range Publishing

Let's face it, Chenoweth has always supported a Conservative Christian position especially when it comes to Church and State issues. But, it is apparent from the data collected, that more than the environment may be in danger from Ms. Chenoweth. The First Amendment may be in danger from her past and future actions.

Helen Chenoweth's office stated that her position on religion is that she is a Christian who feels that Witchcraft isn't a "Real" religion." What is a real religion, Mr. Burton? What you have been practicing? Read the following and remember: "By their Works may they be known." This is a summary of information collected from several sources including Idaho Newspapers, Salon Magazine and the Larry Flynt Report, about Helen Chenoweth.

(Remember it is best to investigate on your own when looking at allegations about anyone. Don't believe us, think for yourself and investigate for yourself! And remember, the First Amendment Coalition does not represent any political party nor do we recommend any political candidate, nor are we involving ourselves in the political process. This information is only for students of Helen Chenoweth )

"A Political Leader's Personal Conduct Must be Held to The Highest Standard." So sayeth Ms Chenoweth. We will leave it up to the reader to determine whether Idaho Representative Helen Chenoweth has held herself to the highest standard or made serious errors in judgment. Ms. Chenoweth behavior as described below, directly reflects her ability to form good judgment in matters of first amendment considerations.

"If politics ever fails her, Idaho Representative Helen Chenoweth can always audition for cohost of America's Sleaziest Civil Servants. " said The Larry Flynt report. Helen Chenoweth, who refers to herself as Congressman, is widely considered to be a fringe-element advocate whose core supporters include the numerous militia movements that are centered in her home state. She is a divorced grandmother whose opponent in a 1996 GOP primary garnered nearly one-third of the vote despite spending hardly any money and being confined for three weeks of the campaign in a mental-health unit after disrobing during a television appearance.

Prior to soiling herself in her rush to win the public-morality sweepstakes, Chenoweth was best typified by two pieces of legislation she introduced during the 105th Congress.

H.R. 596 states that the President, regardless of party, must get Congressional approval, to establish an area as a national monument. Helen's H.R. 597 tells the President that he must get Congressional approval in order to create a national monument in Idaho. In short, her scope was limited, lacked significance and bordered on the trivial.

The country at large might have remained blissfully unaware of Helen Chenoweth except that she fell down in a mud puddle. Helen launched her 1998 reelection campaign with a dirty dig at President Bill Clinton's Monica Lewinsky problem. The incumbent ran a series of ads that attempted to smear her opponent, Democrat Dan Williams, with Clinton's shame.

"Our Founding Fathers knew that political leaders' personal conduct must be held to the highest standards," intoned Chenoweth over a background of American and Idaho flags. "President Clinton's behavior has severely damaged his ability to lead our nation and the free world.

"To restore honor to public office, and the trust of the American people, we must affirm that personal conduct does count, and integrity matters. Where do you stand, Dan?" If Chenoweth had looked down, she might have seen her own feet planted squarely in hog slop.

Helen's concern about the private honor of public officials has been less than constant in her career. In 1977 and 1978 she served as chief of staff for former Senator Steve Symms. At that time, Symms held the Idaho seat in Congress that Chenoweth now occupies. Rumors began circulating back then that Helen was romantically linked with her married boss.

According to reports published in Salon magazine, Symms established himself as a sexual legend during four terms in the House and solidified his reputation once he made the jump up to the U.S. Senate. Symms was often seen out at night with a woman who was not his wife, but the press corps of that day could be counted on not to delve into a legislator's open secrets. When Symms's marriage slid into divorce mode, and details of his wandering ways were coming to public light, he decided not to pursue reelectiona course of action rejected by his protégé, Helen.

The reaction to Helen Chenoweth's morality-smear ads was both greater than she had expected and more damaging. Among those irritated by her arrogant piety were Idaho-statehouse reporters who had for years been hearing tales of several Chenoweth affairs. Helen was cornered by allegations of a long-term adulterous affair with a former business associate, Vernon Ravenscroft.

Trapped, Chenoweth confessed, but with caveats. Her spokesman, Chad Hyslop, issued a statement titled In Response to Questions About a Personal Relationship That Occurred Fourteen Years Ago. In it Helen Chenoweth disclosed: "Fourteen years ago, when I was a private citizen and a single woman, I was involved in a relationship that I came to regret, that I'm not proud of. We decided then to put our families first and to put this behind us. I only wish I could have learned the lessons sooner. This was in my past, and I'm very sorry. Painful as my situation was, I dealt with it squarely at the time. I very much regret that this once-private episode is now causing our families pain once more.

"As recent events show, character in public officials does matter. I made a mistake; I acknowledged that mistake at the time. I dealt with it in as direct a fashion as possible. I asked forgiveness, and I have moved on with my life."

Chenoweth's "mistake" lasted six years. She has not explained how six years of adultery can be "dealt with squarely at the time." How many months of adulterous deliberations transpired before the two deceivers "decided to put our families first and to put this behind us"? Did Helen Chenoweth "very much regret" at the time she voted to release the Starr Report that President Clinton's "once private episode" would be "causing families pain once more?"

Helen Chenoweth seems blind to the parallels between her private morality and Bill Clinton's. She told the Idaho Statesman that, unlike the President, she hadn't lied about her affair. Not once in the entire six-year duration?

Reporter Ken Olsen of the Spokane Spokesman-Review casts doubt on Chenoweth's claim of absolute truthfulness. Olsen told Salon that he asked Chenoweth about the affair in 1995, only to be met with offended denials. "For heaven's sakes, that is low," Olsen quotes Chenoweth. "That is so bizarre. I'm utterly speechless. My official answer would have to be, this indicates a measure of desperation. When they can't debate the issues, they turn to character assassination. People who know me, know better than that. People who know Mr. Ravenscroft and his fine family know better."

Hmmmm! That doesn't sound very truthful to us!

Harriet Ravenscroft, Vernon's wife in that fine family, reacted to Chenoweth's morality ads by stating on the record: "I don't see how Helen can live with herself and do this."

Chenoweth's answer? "I have asked for God's forgiveness, and I've received it."

Seeing that God (Which God?) has exonerated her, will Congressman Helen Chenoweth run any further morality ads? "Probably not," snapped spokesman Chad Hyslop.