Readers' forum: Hatch should stay

Published: Wednesday, July 20 2011 12:00 a.m. MDT

Summary

I wonder if Rep. Jason Chaffetz really realizes what he is doing in running against Sen. Orrin Hatch. If he is successful, we will lose a golden opportunity to have a conservative Republican as the finance chairman in one of the most powerful departments of the government.

What will Chaffetz have gained? Possibly a seat in the Senate among the lowliest senators. Or if Matheson decides to run, Chaffetz then splits the Republican vote assuring another liberal Democrat in the Senate.

A Republican could become the chairman of finances, but Utah might lose out on a great opportunity and another big spender could become the chairman. Our decisions for political offices should be according to the message and prior record of that person, not longevity in the office. We need good men in the House of Representatives. Chaffetz should finish out his commitment to the voters and stay where he is.

Loa Don Glade

Salt Lake City

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Curmudgeon

Salt Lake City, UT

This letter is wrong on many counts:
1. Chaffetz would not split the Republican vote in the general election, as his fight with Hatch would take place in the primary.
2. Chaffetz's commitment in the House of Representatives is for two years More..

6:54 a.m. July 20, 2011
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Mike Richards

South Jordan, Utah

Mr. Hatch is 76 years old. How many people who are 76 years old hold a position like Mr. Hatch? People retire at 65 for a reason. Their bodies wear out. Their ability to think clearly diminishes.

I'm in the computer business. I have More..

7:17 a.m. July 20, 2011
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Emophiliac

Vernal, UT

All of these arguments seem to go against what Hatch was arguing when he ran against Frank Moss.

7:18 a.m. July 20, 2011
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