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Bennett’s Magic Number
With polls coming out surveying actual state delegates we are beginning to get our first picture of where Bob Bennett’s chances really stand. Of course we should never implicitly trust a first picture but it’s better than all the guesswork … Continue reading
Davis County GOP Convention
I wanted to share a few thoughts from the Davis County Republican Party convention from Saturday. It was fun for me as the first time I have attended such a convention with the ability to vote. Because I have spent … Continue reading
Tasks for State Delegates
Heading into the last few days before the precinct caucus meetings I feel that it is important to acknowledge that state delegates have more to do than simply vote for the senate candidate of their choice at the convention. I … Continue reading
Posted in Local, State
Tagged 2010, Becky Edwards, Bob Bennett, Cherilyn Eagar, Davis County, Gary Herbert, House 20, Mike Lee, senate, state delegate, Tim Bridgewater, Utah
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Campaign Week
I have spent months gathering information and studying candidates and issues as well as learning about my precinct since I didn’t live here until just after the caucus meetings two years ago. I have talked to a number of my … Continue reading
Demanding Accountability
With Kevin Garn resigning, the possibility of closure for the legislature over this sad story is within sight. By resigning promptly Rep. Garn has demonstrated greater wisdom than some of his colleagues who facilitated this public circus by allowing this … Continue reading
Posted in culture, Local, State
Tagged 2010, Becky Edwards, Davis County, House 20, Kevin Garn, legislature, Utah
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Senator Cook
In case anyone has forgotten (or perhaps you simply missed this blip of news) Merrill Cook is running to replace Bob Bennett in the U.S. Senate. If you happen to be among the forgetful or uninformed you are hereby unequivocally … Continue reading
Meet the Candidates
Ben Horsley, a friend and candidate for House District 19 this year, put together a meet the candidates event as part of his campaign on Saturday at Bountiful City Hall. This was not a chance to meet the candidates for … Continue reading
Posted in State
Tagged 2010, Ben Horsley, Bob Bennett, campaigns, Cherilyn Eagar, House 19, James Williams, Mike Lee, senate, Tim Bridgewater
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Evolving News
It’s interesting to watch as nothing turns into a news story. Here’s the roundup of one such process from this week. Holly Richardson writes about Tim Bridgewater’s momentum. When she talks about his fund raising she doesn’t mention that over … Continue reading
Posted in State, technology
Tagged 2010, candidates, connections, KVNU FTP, media, Salt Lake Tribune, senate, Tim Bridgewater, twitter, Utah
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Endorsing Mike Lee
Last night I finally got to meet Mike Lee in person. I had been looking forward to the opportunity for a number of reasons. As long as I have been interested in this Senate race I have been carefully looking … Continue reading
Marionette Bob Bennett
photo credit: © Giorgio While candidate Mike Lee acted like a senator on the issue of confirming Ben Bernanke for another term as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Bob Bennett acted like a marionette under the control of the … Continue reading
Posted in Local, National
Tagged 2010, Ben Bernanke, Bob Bennett, Elevated, Mike Lee, money, senate
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