From Deseret News archives:
Utah Demos need new ideas, creativity
A free exchange of ideas in a competitive environment promotes progress and prosperity. Thus, all Utahns will benefit when Democrats become a relevant factor in the debate and formulation of government policies. But how do Democrats become a significant force in Utah politics? As a Democratic activist for 30 years a party officer for four years and elected official with a decade of service (and a wife who fulfilled six years in state party office) I offer the following plan of rehabilitation for the loyal opposition:
Grasp the facts. According to pre-eminent pollster Dan Jones, 52 percent of Utahns identify themselves as Republicans and 18 percent as Democrats. These statistics serve as a cold slap in the face that whatever Democrats are doing in Utah is not working, and radical changes are necessary.
Develop new and big ideas. The Jones-Mascaro legislation (authored by Representatives Pat Jones and Steven Mascaro) is the first bill in living memory that is identified by its sponsors. This unique labeling is a result of its novel concepts of taxation and school funding. Furthermore, it demonstrates (as does the voucher debate) that Utahns are hungry for different approaches in solving problems that affect their lives. Democrats must develop bold proposals, despite annoying traditional constituencies, which capture the imagination of Utahns.
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