From Deseret News archives:
Paul, Clinton will visit Utah to raise funds
Another presidential candidate, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, is also coming to the Beehive State. Paul will hold a rally on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Union Pacific Depot at The Gateway, as well as two fund-raisers.
Clinton, D-N.Y., will attend a noon luncheon at the Glenwild subdivision home of Barry and Amy Baker in Park City, said Corradini, who is co-chairman of the event with former Utah Democratic Party Chairman Donald Dunn.
"We are trying to arrange a public event, probably in downtown Salt Lake, but we haven't gotten that firmed up yet," Corradini said.
Those interested in attending the fund-raiser, which requires donations between $500 and $2,300, can contact Corradini at her e-mail address, deedeec@pureutah. com, or at her office, 435-655-2005.
Clinton will be the fifth Democratic presidential candidate in the 2008 race to visit Utah. She follows former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards, Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama.
While Paul trails the Republican front-runners vying for the White House, he has a loyal following. Spencer Morgan, a grassroots organizer for the candidate, said support is building for Paul in Utah.
"The message sells itself. It's a limited-government message," Morgan said, that appeals to Utahns once they hear it. "We're expecting a good turnout."
Paul will raise money while he's in Utah at a brunch with a $1,000 minimum contribution and at an evening reception with a $2,000 minimum contribution. Anyone interested in attending the events can contact Andre Campos at Andre@RonPaul2008.com.
Polls show most Utahns back another GOP candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Romney, who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, like the majority of Utahns, was the leader of the successful 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
Romney has collected more money from Utahns by far than any other presidential contender, nearly $4 million as of midyear. He is scheduled to return to the state on Sept. 28 to participate in a fund-raiser aimed at donors who can't afford to write big checks.
E-mail: bbjr@desnews.com; lisa@desnews.com
Recent comments
Do you believe that the U.S. Constitution IS the law, and that all...
FURB | Sept. 17, 2007 at 12:17 a.m.
Hillary, Mitt, Rudy, doesn't matter, we're all going to be in trouble...
NH | Sept. 14, 2007 at 12:21 a.m.
I think people can get the wrong idea about what Ron Paul supports...
Poppy | Sept. 13, 2007 at 11:35 p.m.
- Cougars beat Utes in overtime 1:11 a.m.
- UVU beats SUU; USU wins big 12:57 a.m.
- BYU spikers end season with a loss 12:55 a.m.
- Iverson may be headed to 76ers 12:34 a.m.
- Credit Coug defense for win 12:33 a.m.
- Aggies blow away T-birds 12:32 a.m.
- Mo steals show in Cavaliers' victory 12:31 a.m.
- Editorial: Facilitate Big Brother? 12:22 a.m.
- Mom befriends wife of PTSD vet 12:21 a.m.
- Political clash over U.S. debt 12:21 a.m.
- Cave to be sealed with body inside
- Predicting the unpredictable: BYU wins
- Vegas, Poinsettia bowls or bust
- Hall mouths off about hate of Utah
- BYU football: 5 keys to victory
- Glover gives Utes last-second upset
- Cougars turn back Wildcats'
- Man trapped in Nutty Putty cave dies
- Running game key to BYU offense
- Woods, wife unavailable for interview
- Cougars beat Utes in overtime
396 - Hall mouths off about hate of Utah
150 - Thunder rolls by Jazz
136 - Cave to be sealed with body inside
115 - Man trapped in Nutty Putty cave dies
115 - Editorial: Poor welcome for Palin
113 - Rivalry Week is highly profane
88 - Hall's legacy measured today
75 - Y. focused on 10-win season
73 - Letters: C02 causes warming
70
I wanted to tell them not to go. I dropped subtle hints. "My money is on...
When I was a kid, I worshipped my grandpa. He was undoubtedly my hero....
watch out for next year for sure, the negatives are just closet (and...
And something else, I generally follow players from the state schools when...
I could care less that Max Hall said what he did. The feeling is mutual BYU...
Dear Max, probably could have done without that comment. Probably would've...
As a Utah fan, let me first say congratulations to Max Hall, the Cougars, and...
Geno's and Pat's are good.. but, they are mostly for tourists, the real...
(You even got a middle initial... how's that for 'ya Max) It's nice to see...
Even today, I still cannot get enough of this movie or Charles Gitonga Maina....
...disappointed with Max Hall's comments that he hates everything about UofU....
Over the last few days I read comments of people complaining about tasteless...



