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Today is Flag Day

Register to Vote: Today is the last day to register to vote before the June 22 primary, and it must be done at your county clerk's office or satellite branch. State law allows registration up to a week before the primary, making today the final chance to sign up. Mail-in registration closed last week.

News Highlights: The Deseret Morning News publishes in-depth political profiles on John Swallow and Tim Bridgewater (by Bob Bernick). The Salt Lake Tribune reports the conservation lands initiative expected to be on the ballot in November enjoys a broad spectrum of support. The Morning News (Jerry Spangler) on Sunday published in-depth profiles of the two gubernatorial candidates, Nolan Karras and Jon Huntsman, Jr . The Tribune (Nicole Warburton) takes a look at the biggest legislative primary race, the Senate District 24 race between Leonard Blackham and Darin Peterson.

Campaign Etiquette Varies: The Huntsman-Karras primary has been generally friendly, at least at the candidate level; the Bridgewater-Swallow 2nd District race has been testy; but the feistiest primary campaign has been in the 3 rd District between Chris Cannon and Matt Throckmorton . The two are running dueling radio ads on the immigration issue, with Throckmorton accusing Cannon of backing several pieces of legislation supporting amnesty for illegal aliens, while Cannon is implying a little Throckmorton hypocrisy because of his votes in the Utah Legislature on this issue.

Yoda Predicts 16%: What will voter turnout be a week from Tuesday? A number of different guesses have been tossed out by various campaigns and election officials. Dan Jones, the wise Yoda of Utah politics, is forecasting 16 percent. That sounds reasonable. Two years ago primary turnout was 12 percent. The last statewide gubernatorial primary (2000) attracted 19 percent. But that was before party registration was required to vote in the Republican primary. Conventional wisdom suggests a low turnout would benefit Karras in the gubernatorial race, although it could be argued otherwise.

Primary Voter Demographics: If about 16 percent of registered voters turn out in the primary election, what will these voters be like? A Dan Jones & Associates survey of likely Republican voters (the 900-respondent sample was drawn from past GOP primary voters) found these voters will be well-educated, mostly active LDS, older and conservative. The survey found the mean ideology of these voters was 7.2 on a 1-10 scale (1=very liberal; 10=very conservative); 52 percent were college graduates and another 36 percent had attended some college; 84 percent were married; 70 percent were 45 years or older; 75 percent were very active LDS; 34 percent had children in K-12 public school; and 13 percent were public school educators. (The Exoro Group commissioned the survey.)

—LaVarr Webb

Leadership Tip:
The Difference between Managers and Leaders

The problem with many organizations, and especially the ones that are failing, is that they tend to be overmanaged and underled. They may excel in the ability to handle the daily routine, yet never question whether the routine should be done at all. There is a profound difference between management and leadership, and both are important. “To manage” means “to bring about, to accomplish, to have charge of or responsibility for, to conduct.” “Leading” is “influencing, guiding in direction, course, action, opinion.” The distinction is crucial. Managers are people who do things right, and leaders and people who do the right things. The difference may be summarized as activities of vision and judgment—effectiveness—versus activities of mastering routine—efficiency.

—From the book, Leaders: The Strategies for Taking Charge, by Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus, Page 21

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Monday, June 14, 2004

Today's Headlines

New York Times
- When the Bush energy policy confronts ancient art

Denver Post
- Stem-cell debate renewed in wake of Reagan's death

Associated Press
- Education officials to discuss student standards Tuesday

St. George Spectrum
- GOP gubernatorial candidates discuss transportation
- Editorial: Committee helps Cedar City look to the future

Standard-Examiner
- Roy to decide on UTOPIA
- Editorial: Stand up and be counted

Deseret Morning News
- Round 2 for GOP duo: Swallow stresses his war chest, hard work
- Round 2 for GOP duo: Bridgewater says he can beat Matheson
- Republican 2nd Congressional District candidate Tim Bridgewater's responses to the Deseret Morning News
- Republican 2nd Congressional District candidate John Swallow's repsonses to the Deseret Morning News
- Wedding float is highlight of Utah Pride parade in S.L.
- Coalition hails its departing chief
- Editorial: UTOPIA and competition

Salt Lake Tribune
- Thousands turn out for gay pride day
- Plan unites open-space backers

Political Calendar

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- June 14: Flag Day. The Salt Lake Chamber invites the public to join the families of military, government leaders, and business people to show collective support for the military. Gather at City Creek Park at 7:30 a.m. to walk up Capitol Hill to the steps of the Capitol. Planned events include a military flyover, military vehicles, Army Band, address by Gov. Walker, flag display and other activities. Register at www.saltlakechamber.org for event planning purposes.
- June 14: Lt. Governor Debate: KCSG and Bonneville Radio in St. George, live at 7:00 pm, Contact: Dan Matheson, (435) 467-7452
- June 14: Meet Nolan Karras, 12-2 pm, Brigham City Community Center, 24 North 300 West, Brigham City.
- June 14: Meet Nolan Karras & Enid Greene, 4-5:30 pm, Pilkington Metal Finishing, 1225 S Legacy View Dr (5710 W), SLC, hosted by Nyla & Marlon Berrett.
- June 15: Gubernatorial Debate: KCSG and Bonneville Radio in St. George, live at 7:00 pm, Contact: Dan Matheson, (435) 467-7452.
- June 16: Ogden Rotary Gubernatorial Debate, noon at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center.
- June 16: Greg Skordas for Attorney General Fundraiser, 5-7pm, Urban Bistro, 216 East 500 South, SLC. Suggested Donation $50/person.
- June 16: Ogden Brown Bag Lunch with Enid Greene, 12-1 pm, MarketStar Auditorium, 2475 Washington Blvd, Ogden.
- June 18: Meet Nolan Karras, 6-7pm, Lehi City Council Chambers, Lehi Administration Bldg., 153 N 100 E, Lehi.
- June 18: Kitchen Table Talk with Nolan Karras, 8-9:30 pm, home of Jeanette Hales Beckham, 1260 E. Oak Crest Circle, Provo.
- June 19: Central Committee Meeting, Salt Lake County Republican Party, Hillcrest High School Auditorium. Agenda Highlight: selection of nominee for County Auditor and of interim County Auditor. Registration 8 am, meeting 9 am.
- June 19: Utah County Meet the Candidates, 12-4 pm, Pioneer Park, 500 W Center St, Provo.
- June 21: Gubernatorial Debate: KUED Channel 7, Live at 9:00 pm.
- June 22: Utah Primary Election, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
- June 22: Green Party of Utah Roots Local Monthly Meeting, 12:00 pm, Sprague Library, 1100 East, just past 2100 South, Salt Lake City. Contact: 486-2558.
- June 24: Legislative Golf Tournament, Thanksgiving Point. 533-9777.
- June 26: Republican Central Committee Meeting.
- June 27: Green Party of Utah Roots Local Monthly Meeting, 12:00 pm, Sprague Library, 1100 East, just past 2100 South, Salt Lake City. Contact: 486-2558.
- July 7: Utah Stonewall Democrats, 5:30 pm, GLBT Community Center Multi-purpose Room, 359 North 300 West, SLC.
- July 19-23: National Conference of State Legislatures, Salt Lake City.

See the entire calendar.