News Highlights

Who’s going to win? Read predictions by Political Editor Bob Bernick (Deseret Morning News)

Utah Supreme Court puts Ellis Ivory back on the ballot (Salt Lake Tribune and Morning News). Tribune editorial calls it swift justice.

Tribune says the mudslinging in the 2nd District race is working, while the Morning News wonders if it will provoke a backlash. John Swallow and GOP release new ads attacking Jim Matheson for supporting GOP bill (Morning News).

Scott Matheson denounces phantom enviro group's attacks on rival Jon Huntsman (Tribune).

Quote of the Day

“Forget ghosts and goblins - want to be something really terrifying for Halloween? Wear a rubber mask of President Bush, sure to send shivers down the spines of your left-leaning friends. Or frighten the Republicans in your life with a latex mug of Bush's Democratic challenger, John Kerry.”

-- Story about political Halloween masks (Salt Lake Tribune). Bush masks, by the way, outsell Kerry masks.

Scary Weekend Ahead
It would be a scary weekend even without Halloween. All those candidates doing honk-and-waves. All those campaign workers doing literature drops door-to-door. All those automated phone calls clogging up the phone lines. And all those final campaign ads flooding the airwaves. Might be good to just stay in bed. Speaking of bed, we do get an extra hour of sleep with the end of Daylight Savings Time. Here's an idea: Have the neighbor kids distribute campaign literature as they trick-or-treat.

Presidential Poll Watch
I've given up trying to follow the national polls on the presidential races. It's just too close with too much conflicting data, and too many variables exist for me to have a lot of confidence in them. But if you must have the latest information, the best site to get it is www.realclearpolitics.com . The site follows all the polls, including those in the swing states, and always seem to be up-to-date.

Field Report From Peter Corroon, the King of Honk and Waves
“Latest Honk & Wave Poll from South Jordan :  About 30 Honks, one middle finger, two peace signs, one three finger ("I'm voting for W"? or "Read between the lines"?) -Peter ;)”

He's On, He's Off, He's On
All of the maneuvering to keep Ellis Ivory on or off the ballot has been high political drama, but it has also been good for his campaign. His name has been in the front page headlines and leading the newscasts for several days running now. He's become an instant household name. He doesn't control the publicity over the legal maneuverings, but he has complemented it with enough advertising messaging that it all comes out pretty positive for him. And now he's on the ballot, representing the Republican Party. It's one of the more remarkable chapters in Utah political history, and a win creates a storybook ending. If he loses, it's just an interesting footnote.

Acknowledge Good Work With Praise
Don't praise just to praise, but let your employees know you care and that you noticed their efforts. The thought that a person works for money alone has been disproved by innumerable researchers. The most satisfying reason for a person to work is that it makes that person feel worthwhile and that he/she is making a contribution to some larger effort. Recognition of a worker's personal efforts will pay dividends a thousand times to you and to the organization.

-- Source: “Common Sense Supervision” by Roger V. Fulton

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

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Tooele Transcript Bulletin
- Initiative 1 a weighty decision
- State, county hopefuls making their final bids

Deseret Morning News
- 2nd District mudslinging could trigger a backlash
- Swallow ads hit Matheson for voting with Republicans
- Ivory on again: Utah Supreme Court gives nod
- Doctor's note for Workman
- Political calls are paid for by ???
- Utahns are taking battle over nuclear waste to top court
- Comments taken opposing changes to roadless rule
- Guv hopefuls woo teachers
- Duo aim to stay as state auditor and treasurer
- Signs are going up, and down, in Dixie
- Demos at fund disadvantage
- Little discord on 2 of 3 amendments
- 2 of 3 mayoral hopefuls clash
- 2 defend negative ads
- Swallow's statements about dad questioned
- Shurtleff courts voters with ads in Spanish
- Bob Bernick Jr.: Prediction: big year for GOP in Utah (again)
- Editorial: ZAP us again on Tuesday

St. George Spectrum
- Candidates encourage Utahns to vote

Standard-Examiner
- Watchdog speaks out

Daily Herald
- Utah's educators discuss issues
- Transportation task force to make recommendations

Salt Lake Tribune
- Court puts Ivory back on ballot
- Corroon, Ivory in tight race for mayor
- Lieutenant Governor Candidates: Hale, Herbert bring experience to tickets
- Rolly & Wells: One sign too many spurs spat
- Mystery donor backing Yes on 3
- Matheson needs a big finish
- Attack ads pull Swallow closer
- The Politics of Fear?: Halloween rivals really get in your face
- Activists protest plans to change forest Roadless Rule
- Treasurer, auditor incumbents secure
- Both sides denounce anti-Huntsman group and its ads
- Legislative races turn increasingly negative
- Norma Matheson, normally a low-key presence, records telephone ad for son
- County Council candidates disagree on handling budget
- Initiative 1 close; Amendment 3 not
- Educators worry for measure's visibility
- On the Stump: Political briefs
- Statewide poll
- Editorial: Swift justice
- Editorial: Blaes for county council

Please submit calendar items to Daily@UtahPolicy.com

- 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 Salt Lake County Mayor's race, 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 3: Energy Policy Task Force meeting, 10 am, Rm W130, State Capitol.
- Nov 3: Hinckley Institute of Politics presents “Who Won and Why” with Dan Jones, Noon, KUER-FM 90.1.
- Nov 3: People for peace and Justice post-election rally, 5-6 pm, sidewalk in front of Federal Building, 125 S. State.
- Nov 4: Transportation Planning Task Force, 9 am, Rm W135, State Capitol.
- Nov 4: Constitution Party “Open Invitation Victory Party”, 6:30 pm, Jim's Family Restaurant, 7609 S. Redwood Rd, West Jordan.
- 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 5: House and Senate Rules Committees, 9 am, Rm W135, State Capitol; Transportation Planning Task Force, 9 am, Rm W015.
- Nov 9: Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel, 10 am, Rm W025, State Capitol.
- Nov 10: Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee, 9 am, Rm W125, State Capitol; Health and Human Services Interim Committee, 2 pm, Rm W015.
- 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 11: Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, 9 am, Rm W020, State Capitol.
- Nov 11: Hinckley Institute of Politics presents “U.S./Singapore Relations” a talk by Her Excellency Chan Heng Chee, Singapore's ambassador to the United States, 10:45 am, KUER-FM 90.1.
- Nov 11-12: Utah State Association of Parliamentarians (USAP) annual workshops, Salt Lake County Government Center North Building, 2100 S State St. $55 registration deadline by Nov 5th, Reta Pehrson 801-532-5212.
- Nov 12-13: Utah Federation of Republican Women Annual Conference, Springville, UT. Keynote address by Shirley Foote, National Federation Board Member.
- 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.
- Nov 30: Energy Policy Task Force, 10 am, Rm W130, State Capitol.
- 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 .
- Dec 7: Utah Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting, 7:30 pm, Room N4010, Salt Lake County Building, 2001 South State Street, Salt Lake.
- Dec 9: Sutherland Institute seminar "The Public You--Applications in Effective Communication" 8:30-11:30 am, 6th Floor 150 E Social Hall Ave, SLC. Register: 801-355-1272.
- Dec 9: Davis Co. Democrats 2nd Annual Christmas Dinner, 6:30 pm.
- Dec 11: 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.
- Dec 28: Green Party of Utah Roots Local Monthly Meeting, 12 pm, Sprague Library, 1100 East, just past 2100 South, Salt Lake City. Contact: 486-2558.

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