August 11, 2026

Fresh off the Shutdown, the Sharks are Circling…

While the prognosticators are proclaiming his imminent doom–and by “imminent,” I mean in three years–Utah Senator Mike Lee is making all the appearances of proverbially storming the castle. Think it’ll work?  In addition to the predictions of the self-proclaimed geniuses among the news media (see also here), members of the politically well-connected have signaled that […]

Thomas Wright will not seek reelection as Utah Republican Party Chair

Thomas Wright, chair of the Utah Republican Party since 2011, will not seek reelection when his term expires in May. The news first appeared on Facebook, and Wright has since confirmed it to me in a text. Known for his tact, energy, organization, and tenacity, Wright leaves behind a Republican Party in Utah that oversaw […]

Where is the investigation John Swallow requested?

It’s been almost two weeks since a Salt Lake Tribune’s article showed connections between indicted businessman Jeremy Johnson and Utah’s new Attorney General John Swallow.  Despite calls for an investigation from almost everyone–including Swallow himself–we have yet to see one. Accusing Swallow of offering to bribe US Senator Harry Reid, Johnson provided emails, photos, financial records and […]

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.