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"Utah GOP Concerned About One-Party Domination" Republican State Chairwoman Enid Greene disclosed that she and other party leaders believe that there are too many Republican officeholders in Utah. "Utah government needs more Democrats," Green said. "Citizens would be better served with more balance in government."

"Democrats Admit to Victim Mentality" During a tearful and emotional press conference, Utah Democrats acknowledged the reality that they suffer from self-identification as victims. "We now understand that the voters, and not some external force like the church or divine authority, have made us the minority party. We will now stop whining and start messaging," stated a party leader.

"Pignanelli and Webb Snag Important Honors" Deseret Morning News columnists Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb have won the Pulitzer Prize for excellence in political analysis, and the Nobel Peace Prize for spreading so much goodwill among humanity.

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Republican LaVarr Webb was policy deputy to Gov. Mike Leavitt and Deseret News managing editor. He now is a political consultant and lobbyist. E-mail: lwebb@exoro.com. Democrat Frank Pignanelli is Salt Lake attorney, lobbyist and political adviser. A former candidate for Salt Lake mayor, he served 10 years in the Utah House of Representatives, six years as House minority leader. Pignanelli's spouse, D'Arcy Dixon Pignanelli, is a Utah state tax commissioner. E-mail: frankp@xmission.com.