Idaho GOP committee rejects dozens of delegates

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MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Republican Party credentials committee spent hours throwing out more than 20 percent of the state's delegation assignments as their state convention began Friday.

Delegate numbers are critical as established candidates face off against tea party members over control of the party's agenda. Each side is vying for supporters as Republicans vote on adding platform amendments, along with deciding on a new state party chair.

In total, the committee voted out more than 130 delegates, however their recommendation must still be approved by the general assembly on Saturday.

One of the main areas of contention was how much representation Ada County -- which holds one-sixth of the state's votes -- should get.