From Deseret News archives:
Fall brings host of political questions, ruminations
Was Hatch able to shore up support during his summer campaign efforts? Hatch attracted an intraparty challenge because of perceived vulnerability. Some felt he had become a creature of Washington and was out-of-touch with Utah. Local leaders hardly ever heard from him, and Sen. Bob Bennett was considered the go-to guy to get things done for Utah. Also, some Republican activists joked that Hatch was such an intense candidate he would wear out at least three walkers during the campaign. Over the summer, Hatch worked extremely hard to overcome these perceptions. He traveled all over the state, meeting with hundreds of people. Political observers are giving Utah's senior senator mixed reviews on his performances in various locales. He received criticism for a lackluster speech at the state convention. However, a number of business groups and trade associations have reversed their early misgivings and are now committed to Hatch's re-election a direct result of personal conversations with him. He may have stumbled at first, but the famous Hatch charm offensive has blunted many of Urquhart's blows and seems unstoppable.
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