Don’t forget to vote in the poll at the bottom of this post! If you’ve been following inside politics around Utah of late, then you know that the talk among the party insiders–in both the Republican and Democratic Parties–has largely centered around whether Utah’s caucus system needs an update, should be jettisoned to make way […]
Tact: a lesson in politics from Mike Mower
April 23, 2013 by
Tonight, I caught up with Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s chief of staff, Mike Mower, at a Salt Lake County Young Republican meeting. Mower had a few simple pieces of advice that I thought were interesting. Rather than push conservative talking points or take the opportunity to push the Governor’s agenda (ok, other than a plug […]
Thomas Wright will not seek reelection as Utah Republican Party Chair
March 28, 2013 by
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 […]
Appointing versus Electing the Attorney General
March 19, 2013 by
To avoid the influence of cash on Utah’s chief law enforcement office, Senator Todd Weiler wants the legislature to look into amending the Utah constitution to allow for an appointed attorney general. With Utah’s long history of flawed AGs, perhaps it’s an idea we should take seriously. During the Utah Legislative Session, ended last […]
Behold Utah’s Bow Tie Caucus
March 11, 2013 by
Bow Tie caucus twitter.com/Gage_Froerer/s… — Gage Froerer (@Gage_Froerer) March 11, 2013
Don’t move the state prison…yet. [Contributor]
March 8, 2013 by
Rhett Wilkinson is a senior at Utah State University. He is studying journalism and political science. The opinions expressed are his own. I felt hollowed last weekend as I watched James Bond find himself compromised, within killing range of the vengeful Silva. It happened after the ocean blue-eyed hero made a robust attempt to reach […]
Support for Bell integrity resonates in contrast with Swallow
February 25, 2013 by
It says a lot about Lt. Gov. Greg Bell that so many people have stepped up to defend him. I count myself among those that believe in his good will and integrity. The outpouring of support, though, is a stark contrast from near absence of any advocates for Attorney General John Swallow. Since the City […]
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