From Deseret News archives:
Mayne mourned on both sides of the aisle
The media reports detailing Ed Mayne's life focused on his legislative and labor movement achievements, which were impressive. But Ed was more than just an officeholder or advocate. He played numerous roles: conscience to Utah politicians and employers; papa bear to the Democratic Party while overseeing its resurrection in the mid-1980s; mentoring numerous young politicos (including Randy Horiuchi, Blaze Wharton, Kelly Atkinson, Janet Rose, Grant Protzman, Kurt Oscarson, Gene Davis, Dave Spatafore, Wayne Holland, D'Arcy Dixon and me); and playing peacemaker during our incessant fractional squabbles. He and his incredible wife, Karen, set the standard of coequal political partners who loved and respected each other-long before Bill and Hillary were known. No one was prouder of his children. But we gravitated to Ed for deeper causes.
His compassion carried over into his professional and political activities. He could excoriate Republicans and management with passion and anger but without personal attacks. He abhorred many policies of business leaders and Republican officeholders but rarely demonized individuals. They too deserved respect, according to Ed. This is why so many of his political and labor opponents praised him in public and attended his funeral.
Democrats oftentimes fell astray from his political bearings. It was easy to determine who was on his naughty list. It was those Democrats mumbling that Ed was out of touch and did not understand modern economics. Such statements were ineffective cover-ups from the ensuing pain for having disappointed him.
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