From Deseret News archives:
Time for Utah County to vote for change
What's going on here? Isn't this the county where Republican incumbents win year after year despite ethics accusations, their slavish attention to a small minority of extremists in the Eagle Forum, and votes contrary to their constituents' views on issues such as vouchers or additional support for public education?
Not quite. This year is different. Democratic candidates for various state legislative races are waging real battles. First, the candidates themselves are remarkable: They include a former university president, a former school superintendent, a former city council member, a current school board member, and other well qualified candidates. They've been aggressive fundraisers.
And their supporters aren't the usual suspects. Many Republicans are giving their endorsements to these Democratic candidates, including some former Republican legislative and party leaders.
Let me provide a preview of what will happen if voters choose these Democratic candidates in Utah County this year:
Voters get better representation of their views. Utah County Democrats are more in the mainstream than their Republican incumbent opponents. Like most Utah County voters, Utah County Democrats are conservative on social issues like abortion and same-sex marriage. But also like most Utah County voters (and unlike the current incumbents), they are strong supporters of public education, don't want Utah County to lag behind the rest of the Wasatch Front on public transit and favor serious ethics reform for legislators and other government officials.
Voters get much needed reform within the Republican Party. As they've become increasingly secure electorally, many incumbents have become arrogant. They don't listen to their constituents. They rely on robocalls and e-mail blasts to communicate.
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