August 11, 2026

Democrat or Republican, people wear funky clothes to conventions [pics]

By and in large, the most famous fashion meme at both conventions seemed to be Old Glory, followed shortly thereafter by Obama (well, at least at one of the conventions…).

The pictures below were taken by her, myself, and my Better Half during the conventions. Let’s see if you can guess which convention they were taken at.

An exclusive with Senator Marco Rubio

Of all the adventures we’ve had here in Tampa, this morning’s opportunity to ask two questions of Senator Marco Rubio–exclusive among Utah’s press–will be a highlight. [cont…]

BYU v. Mitt Romney: who will Utah watch?

BYU? Or Mitt Romney? What will you watch tonight?

Tonight, in an event historic for many in Utah, Mitt Romney will take the stage at the Republican National Convention and accept the Republican nomination for President. He’s Utah’s favorite adopted son, “savior” of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, and both he and Ann are BYU alumni.

Speaking of BYU, it’s the football season opener tonight. [cont…]

Rolling with the ups and downs: the ‘bus from hell’ & Gov Christie at breakfast

From an unexpectedly long ride back from the Republican Convention Tuesday night to an unexpectedly warm and funny breakfast with Chris Christi, the Utah delegation is seeing both ups and downs. [cont…]

Ann Romney brings heart to the Romney campaign

Chris Christi was the key note speaker, but Ann Romney will move the most votes with her more intimate comments about her decades as Mitt Romney’s partner and wife. If swing voters are looking for a reason to like Mitt Romney, Ann made a strong case for giving him a serious look. The Republican National Convention has two more nights, and the case isn’t finished, but Ann Romney started melting everyone (except perhaps Chris Matthews and Rachel Maddow) waiting for a reason to warm to Mitt Romney. [cont…]

Behind the scenes, a walk down “Radio Row” at the Republican Convention

Not even qualifying as a cub reporter, or even a novice, I made friends with a few good staffers from Senator Mike Lee’s office early on, and they were quick to lend me a helping hand to meet and talk to the other political luminaries cruising the area. [cont…]

Packing hygiene kits with the Utah Delegation

With tropical storm/hurricane Isaac crossing the Gulf of Mexico, the schedule for the Republican National Convention was abbreviated today, but that doesn’t mean Utah’s delegates weren’t busy. This morning, after a breakfast honoring Senator Orrin Hatch, the Utah Republican Party organized a humanitarian service project for delegates packing hygiene kits for use in any areas affected by the Isaac storm system.