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Vote in the Utah Primary and in Salt Lake, vote for Crockett

June 26, 2012 by

Because of the heavy Republican majority in Utah, today is the poll that matters for most races–the Primary. If you haven’t voted, please do so before 8 PM tonight.

If you live in Salt Lake County, I ask that you consider voting for my good friend Mark Crockett for County Mayor. While I know both he and his opponent well, Mark is my pick for the post. Here’s why I have endorsed Mark Crockett (cont…)

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When the government picks winners, the applicants might already be losers

June 14, 2012 by

Maybe it’s time to choose leaders who won’t keep “picking winners” by subsidizing private businesses and using government to compete with the market? Even the Chinese can make a city look good by pouring enough money into it. Just look at the Olympics. That doesn’t mean the economy will do better because of it.

Government subsidies equal corporate welfare. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Washington, D.C. or West Valley City, it’s the same thing. Whether it’s Solyndra or UTOPIA, the more a company shells out to get onto the public assistance, the less likely it would perform well in the market. Spending more money on campaign donations and lobbying might be correllated. [cont…]

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Should Julie Dole resign? [poll] [updated]

January 19, 2012 by

Should Republican Party leadership play favorites with candidates before nomination? Please, weigh in by voting in the poll below.

Julie Dole, Chair of the Salt Lake County Republican Party, is “not thrilled” that Mike Winder is preparing to throw his hat in the race for Salt Lake County mayor against her pick Gary Ott, and she’s letting people know it. [cont…]

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Have we been too hard on Mike Winder?

November 14, 2011 by

Perhaps we have been too hard on Mayor Winder: [blackbirdpie url=”http://twitter.com/#!/ethanmillard/status/135438011881111552″] Yes, the Salt Lake County Mayor race is a tough race, but it’s not impossible. In fact, but for a scandal, the Mayor’s office would probably still be Republican (instead of just held by a DINO). But wait…isn’t that the point? [blackbirdpie url=”http://twitter.com/#!/bludworth/status/135489868758388736″] Yes, […]

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Mayor Mike Winder: Poor Judgment or Fraudulent Behavior?

November 11, 2011 by

Justified or not, Mike Winder has put himself in hot water for using a pseudonym  to publish articles in local newspapers. My first thought on hearing about it? “What were you thinking, Mike?” Using a pseudonym to make a point or to tell a story is not without precedent in our culture and country.  In fact, […]

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