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Jim Dabakis is taking his lessons from Harry Reid

August 10, 2012 by

Utah Democratic Chair Jim Dabakis is on the hunt. Or perhaps more accurate, a fishing expedition.

He’s trying to force the Utah Legislature to let him play by different rules than other tax payers by giving him documents for free just because he claims to smell a rat, never mind that he lacks any proof.

Like Harry Reid claiming Mitt Romney hasn’t paid taxes, an assertion that can only be disproved by exposing Romney to undue scrutiny, Dabakis is claiming a foul against the Utah Legislature that can be disproved only by granting Dabakis special privileges not given to other mere humans (i.e. tax payers).

The Legislature should uphold its duty to the people of Utah and requiring Dabakis and the Democratic Party to pay for the documents Dabakis has requested, just like everyone else. Allowing Dabakis a special priviledge and to have them without paying would set a bad precedent of the Utah Legislature bowing to pressure from political party leaders.

It’s ironic, really. That’s a complaint that Dabakis is usually leveling against the Legislature about Republicans, not the other way around. Funny how things change when the shoe is on the other foot. [cont…]

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What does Econ 101 teach us about UTOPIA?

August 7, 2012 by

The original 11 cities include Tremonton, Perry, Brigham City, Layton, Centerville, West Valley City, Murray, Midvale, Lindon, Orem and Payson. Together, they will pay nearly $13 million next year to service the agency’s bonds. With the reduction in sales-tax revenues due to the slow economy, some cities have begun to raise property taxes to keep their municipal services whole while making UTOPIA payments.

There’s still no light at the end of UTOPIA’s tunnel. Maybe it’s time to quit digging. [cont…]

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Attacks on ALEC: Transparency or policy?

July 27, 2012 by

Is it transparency? Or is it policy? The American Legislative Exchange Council was under attack this week, mostly for not being transparent, from organizations led by the Alliance for a Better Utah. What is behind the attack? [cont…]

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Alliance for a Better Utah or Alliance for a Democratic Utah? Follow the money.

July 25, 2012 by

When an organization purports to have the public’s interests at the heart of their actions, it’s prudent to look into their motives. And when you want to know motives, look at where their money is coming from and to whom they are giving to.

In other words, head on over to OpenSecrets.org and start typing in names. [cont…]

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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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John Dougall for Utah State Auditor

June 20, 2012 by

Growing up the oldest of eleven, it’s no surprise that John Dougall has a frugal streak to him. In fact, it’s more than a campaign slogan, says his sister Julie.

In fact, family legend has it that John has worn the same shoes since his mission, she says. “they are so old, they’ve come back in style… Since they are quite beat up, he just wears them like house slippers, but he still wears them, all the time.”

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Where there’s smoke, or an FBI investigation…

June 15, 2012 by

Yesterday, Democrat’s allegations that John Swallow was investigated by the FBI for corruption hit the Salt Lake Tribune, and almost immediately, I was hit by a storm of emails and a robodial telling me the allegations were false. Not one of them featured a single word from the candidate himself.

I know John Swallow has his career and his election on the line, but really: his campaign should first verify the allegations they’re making before spreading them so far and wide.

Here’s what happened:

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