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Jim Matheson dodges GOP machine in win over Mia Love

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By Dennis Romboy, Deseret News

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 7 2012 5:31 p.m. MST

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Republicans threw everything they had at Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson, but like the Road Runner, he dodged the big red anvil barreling down on his head.

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  • Jim Matheson claims victory over Mia Love in very close 4th District race

“This race seemed like a perfect storm against him, and he still prevailed.”

Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah

And in the 4th District, Hansen said, voters probably perceived the Love campaign as more negative, which worked against her.

The so-called Romney tsunami or the lack thereof also was a factor. Republicans were stunned that the GOP presidential candidate's coattails weren't as long as they had expected. Not only did Matheson win but so did Democrat Ben McAdams in the Salt Lake County mayor's race.

Hansen said the anticipated Romney effect was "more hype" then reality and might have actually driven Democrats to the polls.

Matheson said he trusts Utah voters to consider each contest individually.

"The presidential race is on one part of the ballot; the congressional race is on another," he said. "I've been on the ballot before when there's been strong Republican presidential candidates, but Utahns value their votes. They look at each race on on their own merits. That's why I succeed."

Whether Love, the mayor of Saratoga Springs, puts on the gloves again in a big arena remains to be seen. She did not return a call for comment Wednesday.

"I think she does have a future," Wright said. "It's a question of what she wants to do."

E-mail: romboy@desnews.com

Twitter: dennisromboy

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Mukkake
Salt Lake City, UT

I'm glad I finally got a chance to vote for Jim Matheson. It's really the only reason I even wanted to vote this cycle. Considering how close it was, I'm actually glad I did.

This guy has had district lines gerrymandered on More..

  • 6:10 p.m. Nov. 7, 2012
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one old man
Ogden, UT

The best person won. Get over it.

  • 7:56 p.m. Nov. 7, 2012
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Howard Beal
Provo, UT

EHSvoice:

I'm sorry but Jon Huntsman Sr. is a patriot. I'm sure he has done more to actually help people than you or I could ever dream of doing. He supported Matheson, so what? I judged a man by his works, not his political More..

  • 8:52 p.m. Nov. 7, 2012
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Dennis Romboy is a reporter for Deseret News where for the past 20 years he has covered a variety of beats including state and local government, human services and the 2002 Olympics. He spent six years as a special more ..

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