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Let me just start out by saying that I have no problem with Randy Horiuchi running for re-election, nor with his campaign slogan that "He’s got game." That being said, the image of him in hockey gear with the caption … Continue reading
Climbing the Mountain
A week ago Scott posted a 1500 word analysis of the mountain I have invited others to climb with me. As usual, he provided many useful insights that should help us to navigate this climb successfully. After having a week … Continue reading
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Tagged Anything but Neutral, candidates, connections, elections, Utah, voting
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Ask the Candidates (and Share Their Answers)
In an effort to not lose all inertia, I am publicly inviting anyone who has any interest in Anything But Neutral to choose a political race in Utah and ask the candidates of that race a few questions of their … Continue reading
Posted in Local, State
Tagged 2008, Anything but Neutral, civic participation, elections, House 20, voting
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Reason To Be Anti-Incumbent
I found this little exchange to be insightful from Congressman Bishop: . . . the two 1st District candidates snapped at each other, with Bowen accusing Bishop of taking $26,000 in the past four months from the radioactive-waste-storage company. "I … Continue reading
Posted in State
Tagged 2008, change congress, Morgan Bowen, public service, Rob Bishop, Salt Lake Tribune
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Like Sheep . . .
I have been noticing the various political yard signs popping up as we approach the general election and based on what I have seen I am beginning to think that in Utah, the most politically active non-candidates are almost universally … Continue reading
Rejecting Amendment E
While amendment D looks to close a loophole in the Constitution, Constitutional Amendment E appears to be opening a loophole. I admit that there is potential to increase the funds available for public education if we allow some of those … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008, amendments, ballot initiatives, elections, State Constitution, Utah
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Supporting Amendment D
With the insertion of only 12 words Constitutional Amendment D would close a technicality which could be used by some enterprising politicians to wreak havoc on the necessary and often too-political process of redistricting. Now is a good time to … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008, amendments, ballot initiatives, elections, State Constitution, Utah
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Rejecting Amendment C
My position on Constitutional Amendment C is much like my position on Amendment A – it is unnecessary tinkering with the constitution. I don’t see any advantage to starting the session a week later than we do currently. I don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008, amendments, ballot initiatives, elections, State Constitution, Utah
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Get Ready to Vote
One of the things I hear about in the news are the stories of people being turned away from polling places for not being properly registered to vote or for showing up at the wrong location. In Utah we have … Continue reading
Supporting Amendment B
I was pleased to find that Constitutional Amendment B was absolutely as straightforward in its proposed wording as the description suggested. It simply inserts one line into the Constitution allowing for more flexibility in adding funds to the existing state … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008, amendments, ballot initiatives, State Constitution, Utah
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