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News Highlights
Political news galore today. He’s on, he’s off. The
latest on Ellis Ivory's ballot bid (Salt
Lake Tribune and Deseret
Morning News). Ivory profiled in Morning
News.
Editorials: KSL
endorses RAP, RAMP, and PAR ballot measures. Standard-Examiner
opposes Amendment 3 and receives a visit from USU President Kermit
Hall, pushing
Amendment 2.
Salt Lake Mayor Rocky Anderson wants to bridge
religious divide (Morning
News and Tribune).
Utah Democrats sue national and Utah GOP 2nd District
candidate John Swallow for "illegal coordination" (St.
George Spectrum).
Quote of the Day
“One might think it bad form to ask the Republican Party to pay
for ads trashing its own positions. Unless, of course, all that
matters is getting a fellow Republican elected. If that's the case
then, clearly, getting mud on one's own congressmen, senators, even
one's own president, is mere collateral damage when the chance to
smear a Democrat presents itself.”
-- Salt
Lake Tribune editorial on the NRCC mailers targeting Jim
Matheson.
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Thursday
Buzz
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Well, the World Series wasn't as close or exciting as the election,
but at least Boston beat the curse. Let's hope the Massachusetts
domination in baseball and football doesn't carry over into the
presidential election.
Today : Amendment 3 debate on Doug Wright
show on KSL Radio, 1160 AM, 10 a.m. Second Congressional
District debate between Jim Matheson and John
Swallow, 7 pm , KUED Channel 7.
White Knuckle Time
Advice to candidates: Emotions run high the last few days
of the campaign. Now is the time to stay cool. Don't panic. Adapt
as needed, respond to everything, but don't abandon your basic game
plan. Keep things in perspective. Win or lose, it's not the end
of the world. Don't say things in last few days you'll regret later.
Remember that today's opponent may be tomorrow's ally. Don't get
personal and mean. Don't burn bridges.
Polling Getting Harder
Pollster Dan Jones , who is as nervous this time
of year as any candidate (which is what makes him a good pollster),
says this election cycle has been harder to survey than any he's
ever done. Part of it is that people are busy and don't want to
be bothered. Part of it is cynicism about politics. Part of it is
the many polls in the field, some of them very bad polls by candidates
or interest groups. Part of it is the proliferation of cell phones
as primary telephones. It all adds up to difficulty in drawing accurate
samples. Jones works until he gets it right, but it's becoming harder
and harder. Results of Jones' final survey before election day will
appear this weekend in the Deseret Morning News and on
KSL TV.
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Vote Yes on Amendment 2
By Jeff Edwards, vice president,
Economic Development Corporation of Utah
In the upcoming election on Nov. 2, voters are being asked to approve a change to Utah's constitution that would allow the state to reap the economic benefits of research done at our major research universities. Known as Amendment 2, this change would allow the state's two largest schools, University of Utah and Utah State University, to receive equity in exchange for the rights to use technology developed in Utah institutions. This practice has been used in other states for many years, and has served as a catalyst for the development of strong tech-based business communities in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
Although there has been no organized opposition to this proposal, supporters are concerned that voters who are not informed about the proposal will vote against it out of hand.
I urge you to support this change by voting for the amendment, and to inform others about it as well. I would be happy to respond to questions or comments on this issue.
A detailed explanation of the proposal and its implications is
available in the official voter information pamphlet, which can
be viewed electronically by following this link to the State
of Utah Election Office. I am also attaching a link to a recent
editorial
on KSL in favor of Amendment 2.
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Someone Even Gave Us Hot Chocolate
“You're right about the Honk & Waves. How humiliating.
However, it is good for polling. At our last Honk & Wave, we
had about 40 to 50 honks, and only 5 obscene gestures!”
-- E-mail message from Peter Corroon , candidate
for County Mayor, responding to a recent Policy Daily item about
the relative value of honk-and-waves.
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even the meanest; yet everyone thinks himself sufficiently qualified
for the hardest of all trades—that of government.”
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Rep. David Ure, District 53, October 29
Rep. Duane E. Bourdeaux, District 23, November 2
Rep. Darin G. Peterson, District 67, November 5
Sen. Howard A. Stephenson, District 11, November 7
Rep. Ron Bigelow, District 32, November 7
Entire
Birthday List
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Thursday, October 28, 2004
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Salt Lake Tribune
- Ivory
is off the ballot again
- What's
next in S.L. County mayoral campaign?
- Dialogue
seeks a united S.L. City
- Residents
form group to deal with illegal immigration
- Mullen:
Navajos may pack the polls
- Mayor
of Big Water, awash in criticism, intending to stay put
- S.L.
County ZAP tax a shoo-in for renewal
- Lawmakers
study fees, taxes for road projects
- School
board rivals agree on issues, differ on solutions
- Majority
of Wasatch council seats open - look for change
- Bush,
Huntsman win student mock elections
- 2nd
District: On the issues
- 2nd
District Bios
- Huntsman
Jr. wealthy, but not among the superrich
- Op-ed:
Utah has a crying need for political party parity
- Op-ed:
The fears can't stand up to the facts in the gay-marriage debate
- Editorial:
Election by lawsuit
- Editorial:
Ready! Fire! Aim!
St. George Spectrum
- Utah
Democratic Party reacts to mailers
KSL
- Editorial:
RAP, RAMP & PAR
Standard-Examiner
- Endorsing
the idea
- Ogden
has its deficit on the run
- USU's
Hall visits S-E, pushes for Amendment 2
- To
judge an election
- City
official: RAP tax would benefit Clearfield programs
- Editorial:
On Tuesday, reject Amendment No. 3
Deseret Morning News
- Ivory
learned $$ lessons early
- Ellis
Ivory
- For
Ivory, it's on and then off again
- Salt
Lake County's mayoral chess match
- Hopeful
maybe misused e-mail
- Face-off
is fairly friendly
- Rocky
targets religious divide
- Transit
proposal seeks tax hike
- Cabinet
spot stirs tiff in auditor race
- RAP
tax has few foes
- S.L.,
northern neighbor battle over boundary
-
Republican
& Democratic candidates for county auditor
- Van
Dam pens a-Paul-ing ditty
- Big
'3' donor is a mystery
- House
District 44 is in party-line 'trench'
- Utah
students choose Bush
- Bridgewater
endorses Swallow
- Lois
M. Collins: A respectful, receptive candidate gets my vote
- Yes
on Amendments 1 and 2
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Please submit calendar items to Daily@UtahPolicy.com
- Oct 28: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7:30-8:30 am, Midvale
Ft. Union TRAX Station; 4:30-6 pm, 1300 E. Sego Lily.
- Oct 28: Radio West "Vote 2004: The Race for Utah State
Senator", 11 am, KUER-FM 90.1, featuring Robert Bennett and Paul
Van Dam.
- Oct 28: Hinckley Institute of Politics presents "Vote 2004:
The Race for Salt Lake County Council", 1 pm, Steve Harmsen and
Jenny Wilson featured.
- Oct 28: Second District Candidates Jim Matheson and John
Swallow debate, 7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Oct 28-29: UEA Convention.
- Oct 29: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7:30-8:30 am, 9400 S.
700 E; 4:30-6 pm, 2100 S. 700 E.
- Oct 29: Gubernatorial Debate, KUED Studios, 7
pm, U of U, airs Nov. 1.
- Oct 29: Peter Corroon at the Utah Grizzlies game
vs. Milwaukee Admirals, 7 pm, The E Center, West Valley.
- Oct 30: US Senate Candidates Bob Bennett and Paul Van Dam
debate, 6 pm, KUED Eccles Broadcasting Center.
- 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.
- Nov 1: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7-8 am, Union Park Ave;
4:30-6 pm, 400 S. 400 W.
- Nov 1: Utah Candidates for Governor scheduled to debate,
7 pm, KUED Channel 7.
- Nov 2: Peter Corroon Honk’n’Wave, 7-8 am, Wasatch Blvd
at Fort Union Blvd; 4:30-6 pm, 6200 S. 3000 E.
- Nov 2: General Election, 7 am to 8 pm.
- Nov 4: 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.
- Nov 4: Professional Republican Women’s
2005 Membership Meeting, Noon, Panini’s 299 S Main St, Well’s
Fargo Building, Reservations: Dianney5@aol.com.
- Nov 10-12: Utah Association of Counties 2004
Annual Convention, Dixie Center, St. George.
- Nov 11: Sutherland Institute seminar "Bridging
the Gap between Principle and Practice--Understanding Analytical
Frameworks" 8:30-11:30 am, 6th Floor 150 E Social Hall Ave, SLC.
Register: 801-355-1272.
- Nov 13: Davis County Democrats No-Host Breakfast,
8:30 am to 10:00 am, Joanie's Restaurant, 286 North 400 West, Kaysville.
Contact: Richard Watson (801) 292-6772.
- Nov 23: Green Party of Utah Roots Local Monthly
Meeting, 12 pm, Sprague Library, 1100 E just past 2100 S, Salt Lake
City. Contact: 486-2558.
- Dec 2: 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.
- Dec 2: Professional Republican Women's Holiday
Luncheon and Tour at the Governor's Mansion, Noon, Reservations:
Dianney5@aol.com.
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