News Highlights

Coverage of Nancy Workman saga: She will stand trial (Deseret Morning News and Salt Lake Tribune). County GOP leaders to consider resolutions on Workman (Morning News). Demos ask Workman to resign and drop out of race (Morning News and Tribune). Testimony of witnesses (Tribune). The Morning News has a nice package of stories on the U.S. Senate race between Bob Bennett and Paul Van Dam.

Quote of the Day

"People don't have a lot of passion about things. They're having fun, doing their own thing."

-- Brian Cooper, a 23-year-old University of Utah sophomore, in a Salt Lake Tribune story comparing student attitudes about the war in Iraq with the anti-war protests during the Vietnam era 35 years ago.

Crazy Time in County Politics

It's highly likely that tonight Nancy Workman will withdraw from her re-election bid and Utahns will witness a fascinating and rare political event: a write-in campaign by a prominent candidate ( Ellis Ivory or Molonai Hola ) with less than a month to go in the race. With the right candidate who has money (or who can raise it) and with a Herculean effort by the county and state GOP grassroots organizations, the GOP still has a shot at winning. Democrat Peter Corroon's ideal scenario would be for to Workman stay in. Republicans will not rally around Merrill Cook . He's burned too many bridges.

Excellent Web Site

If you like to follow national politics, here's a terrific web site with an enormous amount of information: www.realclearpolitics.com . House Speaker Marty Stephens suggested it might be of interest to readers. It's one of his favorite sites.

Please send us the addresses of web sites, blogs, and articles from newspapers and magazines that you think might be of interest to Policy Daily readers, especially articles outside of Utah about Utahns or former Utahns.

View List of Policymaker Bloggers

Utah blogger Ray Matthews , who operates a specialized blog covering RSS in government, has been following our little foray into blogging. You can read his comments at www.rssgov.com .

Meanwhile, we have created a Policymaker Blog page at http://www.utahpolicy.com/pages/policymaker.htm . You can also get to the page by going to our home page, www.utahpolicy.com , and clicking on “policymaker” in the blue bar at the top. On the blog page you will find a list of the intrepid policymakers who are willing to give this blogging thing a try. A few more people have volunteered who don't quite fit the definition of policymaker, and we're evaluating their participation. You will soon be seeing postings from our policymaker bloggers.

Four Groups Join “YES on 3 Coalition”

Four groups supporting Amendment 3, which defines marriage as being between a man and a woman, are holding a press conference and dinner tonight at 5 p.m. to kick off the fall campaign in support of the amendment. The event will be held at the Miller Free Enterprise Center Atrium, 9750 South 300 West, Sandy.

The “YES ON 3 COALITION” consists of Utahns for a Better Tomorrow, The Constitutional Defense of Marriage Alliance, Yes for Marriage and the Traditional Marriage Crusade. Utah is one of 11 states set to vote in November on a traditional definition of marriage. Interested citizens are invited to attend the event. RSVP by sending an e-mail to: LL@freedomutah.com

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Rep Ben C Ferry, District 2, October 11
Rep Gregory H Hughes, District 51, October 13
Sen Gregory S Bell, District 22, October 16
Rep Michael E Noel, District 73, October 17
Sen Curtis S Bramble, District 16, October 18
Rep Ann W Hardy, District 20, October 18
Rep Greg J Curtis, District 49, October 18

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Deseret Morning News
- Workman to face trial
- Moore invitation a UVSC violation?
- Van Dam pedaling uphill in attempt to dethrone Bennett
- Huge lead doesn't mean 'beanpole' senator is relaxing
- 'Mayor Workman, begone'
- County GOP meeting to discuss election
- City still not a reality
- 2 sides debate Amendment 3
- 2 foes agree at FIDOS debate
- Sen. Bob Bennett bio
- Sen. Bob Bennett answers Deseret Morning News questionnaire
- Paul Van Dam bio
- Paul Van Dam answers Deseret Morning News questionnaire

Standard-Examiner
- Morgan school board campaigns for tax hike
- Voter registrations jam clerk's office

St. George Spectrum
- House candidates debate immigration fixes
- Bennett, Van Dam differ on immigrant strategy

Daily Herald
- UVSC student rally mocks protesters of Moore's visit

Salt Lake Tribune
- UVSC students blow off steam on various subjects at rally
- Workman bound over
- Workman: What they said on the stand
- Education bill gets a push
- U.S. at war? Students shrug
- Time to step down, say Democrats
- Amendment 3 a must, say supporters
- Funding, school choice are top issues in Alpine district race
- On the stump: Cannon can't be caught in Babka's Web debate
- Editorial: Moore or less

Please submit calendar items to AgendaUtah@UtahPolicy.com

- Oct 5: Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee meets, 9 am, State Capitol, Rm W135.
- Oct 5: Mark Shurtleff attends West Jordan Senior Center Meet the Candidates event, 11:00 am; Women Lawyers Debate, 12-2 pm, Marriott Ballroom, SLC.
- Oct 5: Vice presidential debate, 7 pm. Moderator: Gwen Ifill
- Oct 5: Utah Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting, 7:30 pm, Room N4010, Salt Lake County Building, 2001 South State Street, Salt Lake.
- Oct 5: Eminent Domain Conference, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Red Lion downtown SLC, register 801-731-5399.
- Oct 6: Jim Matheson and Mark Shurtleff attend Meet the Candidate event at the Sandy Senior Center at 11 am.
- Oct 6: Attorney General Candidates debate, 6-8 pm, Dixie State College, Dunford Auditorium, TV KCSG 4, Radio KDXU 890 AM.
- Oct 6: Mark Shurtleff and Jon Huntsman will attend Meet the Candidate Night at Tooele HS, 6:30 pm.
- Oct 6: Utah Stonewall Democrats monthly meeting, 5:30 pm, GLBTCCU, 359 N 300 W.
- Oct 6: Utah Land Use Institute, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Red Lion downtown, SLC, register 801-731-5399.
- Oct 7: Mark Shurtleff will attend Meet the Candidate events: Riverton Senior Center at 11 am, North Ogden Kiwanis Club at 6:30 pm, Skyline HS PTA at 7 pm.
- Oct 7: Progressive Democratic Caucus Meeting, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, 455 South 300 East, Suite 102, Salt Lake City. Contact: Craig Axford (801) 918-6017.
- Oct 8: Second presidential debate, 7 pm. Moderator: Charles Gibson
- Oct 8: Jenny Wilson for County Council Fundraiser, silent art auction and performance by Kurt Bestor, 5 pm, Alta Club, 100 E So. Termple, SLC, RSVP 801-521-3766, $50.
- Oct 9: Davis County Democrats No-Host Breakfast, 8:30 am to 10 am, Joanie's Restaurant, 286 North 400 West, Kaysville. Contact: Richard Watson (801) 292-6772.
- Oct 9: Mark Shurtleff at Utah County GOP Women's Fundraiser, 5 pm, Provo Marriott. 801-910-9463.
- Oct 9: Peter Corroon walks precincts in the East Benches. 801-328-2208.
- Oct 11: Utah Foundation & Hinckley Institute of Politics lecture on Utah‘s Economy-The Challenges and Benefits of Growth, Noon, U of U Spencer Hall Rm 255. Free to Public. Also broadcast on KUER-FM 90.1.
- Oct 11: Meet the Cache County and School Board Candidates Night, 7-9 pm, Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 E, Logan. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the PTA.
- Oct 11-16: Steve Thompson for Congress Neighborhood Walk in Weber County. Call 435-753-3979 to schedule a visit.
- Oct 12: Open Forum with the Gubernatorial Candidates, 7:30 pm, New Davis Conference Center in Layton, 801-510-1221.
- Oct 13: Gubernatorial Debate, KSL Radio 1160 with Doug Wright, 10 am, KSL studios.
- Oct 13: Third presidential debate, 7 pm. Moderator: Bob Schieffer
- Oct 14: Sutherland Institute seminar "Ethical Fitness--Being an Authentic Leader," 8:30-11:30 am, 6th Floor 150 E Social Hall Ave, SLC. Register: 801-355-1272.
- Oct 14: Mark Shurtleff speaks at the Minority Community Event, 9 am, SLC. 801-910-9463.
- Oct 16: Peter Corroon will walk the precincts in Midvale and WVC. 801-328-2208.
- Oct 17: Civic Dialogue presents a moderated debate on the Open Space Initiative, 5:30 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 18: Jon Huntsman Jr. at Tooele Valley Rotary Club luncheon, 12 pm, Best Western Inn Tooele.
- Oct 18: Gubernatorial Debate, KUTV Take Two with Rod Decker, 6:30 pm, airs live outside KUTV studios on Main Street.
- Oct 19: Gubernatorial Debate at Salt Lake Rotary Club, 12 noon, Marriott Hotel 75 S W Temple, SLC.
- Oct 19: First District Candidates Rob Bishop and Steve Thompson debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 20: Salt Lake Chamber’s Business Friendly Legislators Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Little America
- Oct 20: Attorney General Candidates debate, 12:30 pm, Sutherland Moot Court Room, S.J. Quinney College of Law, Univ. of Utah.
- Oct 20: Mark Shurtleff holds Meet the Candidate Night, 6 pm, Brigham City. 801-910-9463.
- Oct 21: Mark Shurleff at PTA Legislative Forum, 1-2 pm, Hollywood Conn.
- Oct 21: Gubernatorial Debate, On the Record with ABC 4 News Reporter Chris Vanocur, 7 pm.
- Oct 24: Civic Dialogue presents Salt Lake County Mayoral Race Debate, 5:30 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 24: Third District Candidates Chris Cannon and Beau Babka debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 25: Utah Foundation & Hinckley Institute of Politics lecture on Education-The Debate Over School Choice and Tuition Tax Credits, Noon, U of U Spencer Hall Rm 255. Free to Public. Also broadcast on KUER-FM 90.1.
- Oct 25: Gubernatorial Debate, KSL-TV, KSL Radio and the Deseret Morning News, Rose Wagner Theatre, 7 pm.
- Oct 25: Meet the State and National Candidates Night, 7-9 pm, Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 E, Logan. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the PTA.
- Oct 26: Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors, 7:30 a.m., Chamber Board Room, featuring candidates Jon Huntsman, Nancy Workman, Mark Shurtleff
- Oct 26: Green Party of Utah Roots Local Monthly Meeting, 12 pm, Sprague Library, 1100 East, just past 2100 South, Salt Lake City. Contact: 486-2558.
- Oct 26: Utah Attorney General Candidates debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 28: Second District Candidates Jim Matheson and John Swallow debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 28-29: UEA Convention.
- Oct 29: Gubernatorial Debate, KUED Studios, 7 pm, U of U, airs Nov. 1.
- Oct 31: Civic Dialogue presents a moderated debate on the Utah Constitutional Revision of Marriage, 5 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 31: US Senate Candidates Bob Bennett and Paul Van Dam scheduled to debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.

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