Republican National Convention http://www.deseretnews.com/home/ Republican National Convention en-us Copyright 2013, Deseret News Publishing Company Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:01 MDT Wed, 22 May 2013 01:41:40 MDT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Grand's 'La Cage aux Folles' is 'a timeless story,' director says http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579544/The-Grands-La-Cage-aux-Folles-is-a-timeless-story-director-says.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579544/The-Grands-La-Cage-aux-Folles-is-a-timeless-story-director-says.html Director-choreographer Brent Schneider says "La Cage aux Folles" has a "timeless story that resonates with everyone because... Mon, 06 May 2013 16:37:29 MDT 2016: Rare same-state pairings in the early stages challenge both Republicans, Democrats http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628600/2016-Rare-same-state-pairings-in-the-early-stages-challenge-both-Republicans-Democrats.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628600/2016-Rare-same-state-pairings-in-the-early-stages-challenge-both-Republicans-Democrats.html The early stages of the 2016 presidential race feature an unusual cluster of high-powered potential candidates hailing from... Thu, 02 May 2013 13:36:10 MDT Teeples: Without convention center hotel, large-scale sporting events may not be in Utah's future http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579272/Teeples-Without-convention-center-hotel-large-scale-sporting-events-may-not-be-in-Utahs-future.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579272/Teeples-Without-convention-center-hotel-large-scale-sporting-events-may-not-be-in-Utahs-future.html Salt Lake City lacks large hosting infrastructure seen in most other cities. Local lawmakers and businessmen have been... Wed, 01 May 2013 11:30:00 MDT Ann Romney to speak at Time Out for Women event in Salt Lake City this November http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579236/Ann-Romney-to-speak-at-Time-Out-for-Women-event-in-Salt-Lake-City-this-November.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579236/Ann-Romney-to-speak-at-Time-Out-for-Women-event-in-Salt-Lake-City-this-November.html Ann Romney will be one of the presenters at the Time Out for Women event in Salt Lake City Nov. 22-23 at the Maverik Center. Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 MDT Some say immigration bill is bad deal for the GOP http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628132/Some-say-immigration-bill-is-bad-deal-for-the-GOP.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628132/Some-say-immigration-bill-is-bad-deal-for-the-GOP.html Some feisty Republicans are challenging the claim, widely held among GOP leaders, that the party must support more liberal... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:02:33 MDT Mia Love looks toward next election, hires top Hatch strategist http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765624837/Mia-Love-looks-toward-next-election-hires-top-Hatch-strategist.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765624837/Mia-Love-looks-toward-next-election-hires-top-Hatch-strategist.html In 2012, Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love lost to Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, by only one point, but this time around, Love... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 MDT Mitt Romney's older brother reportedly interested in Levin seat http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765624227/Mitt-Romneys-older-brother-reportedly-interested-in-Levin-seat.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765624227/Mitt-Romneys-older-brother-reportedly-interested-in-Levin-seat.html Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:24:53 MST Sen. Marco Rubio to deliver GOP State of Union response in English, Spanish http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621966/Sen-Marco-Rubio-to-deliver-GOP-State-of-Union-response-in-English-Spanish.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621966/Sen-Marco-Rubio-to-deliver-GOP-State-of-Union-response-in-English-Spanish.html Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will deliver the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:57:33 MST Another Romney for Massachusetts? Tagg, Ann suggested as candidates in special election http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572213/Another-Romney-for-Massachusetts-Tagg-Ann-suggested-as-candidates-in-special-election.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572213/Another-Romney-for-Massachusetts-Tagg-Ann-suggested-as-candidates-in-special-election.html Some supporters have suggested Tagg and Ann Romney as possible candidates in the upcoming Massachusetts special election for... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:33:58 MST Feisty former N.Y. mayor Koch dies at 88 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621580/Feisty-former-NY-mayor-Koch-dies-at-88.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621580/Feisty-former-NY-mayor-Koch-dies-at-88.html Former New York mayor Ed Koch died of congestive heart failure Friday at 88, after carefully arranging to be buried in... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:55:32 MST Reince Priebus re-elected GOP national chairman http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621064/Reince-Priebus-re-elected-GOP-national-chairman.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621064/Reince-Priebus-re-elected-GOP-national-chairman.html Reince Priebus has been elected to lead the Republican National Committee for another two years. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:09:07 MST Ron Paul's GOP legacy growing in states like Iowa http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765620235/Ron-Pauls-GOP-legacy-growing-in-states-like-Iowa.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765620235/Ron-Pauls-GOP-legacy-growing-in-states-like-Iowa.html Ron Paul is exiting the political stage, but his legions of followers insist they are only getting started. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:42:33 MST Mia Love's 'Love Bomb' fundraiser up for national campaign award http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570254/Mia-Loves-Love-Bomb-fundraiser-up-for-national-campaign-award.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570254/Mia-Loves-Love-Bomb-fundraiser-up-for-national-campaign-award.html Mia Love lost her bid for Congress, but she could win an award for her "Love Bomb" fundraiser on the heels of her rousing... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:10:00 MST 4 BYU alumni among 100 senators in upcoming 113th U.S. Congress http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865569877/4-BYU-alumni-among-100-senators-in-upcoming-113th-US-Congress.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865569877/4-BYU-alumni-among-100-senators-in-upcoming-113th-US-Congress.html Jeff Flake joins and Mike Crapo, Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee will rejoin the ranks of the Senate for the coming six years as... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:25:00 MST Who will play Mitt Romney in HBO miniseries? http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865568763/Who-will-play-Mitt-Romney-in-HBO-miniseries.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865568763/Who-will-play-Mitt-Romney-in-HBO-miniseries.html With HBO’s miniseries “Game Change” stockpiling awards and nominations, it’s a virtual lock the cable... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:54:54 MST $11.2M spent on Matheson-Love race http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617517/112M-spent-on-Matheson-Love-race.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617517/112M-spent-on-Matheson-Love-race.html A hotly contested congressional race narrowly won by Democrat Jim Matheson over Republican Mia Love was one of the most... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:32:25 MST Jim Matheson holds on for slim win over Mia Love after final vote tally http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567253/Jim-Matheson-holds-on-for-slim-win-over-Mia-Love-after-final-vote-tally.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567253/Jim-Matheson-holds-on-for-slim-win-over-Mia-Love-after-final-vote-tally.html Republican Mia Love narrowed the gap on Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson after the outstanding votes were counted but not enough... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:19:51 MST And the winner in the 2012 presidential election is ... the Mormon church http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765615656/And-the-winner-in-the-2012-presidential-election-is--the-Mormon-church.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765615656/And-the-winner-in-the-2012-presidential-election-is--the-Mormon-church.html The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has entered a new era after Romney's run for president. His candidacy... Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:33:39 MST Letter: GOP in trouble as party of 'no' http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765615262/GOP-in-trouble-as-party-of-no.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765615262/GOP-in-trouble-as-party-of-no.html I hope the tea party is happy with the national election results. Their party of "no" got them the results they deserve. The... Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 MST Republicans see demographic shifts, time for soul-searching in the wake of election losses http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566243/Republicans-see-demographic-shifts-time-for-soul-searching-in-the-wake-of-election-losses.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566243/Republicans-see-demographic-shifts-time-for-soul-searching-in-the-wake-of-election-losses.html Fresh off an electoral shellacking on a number of levels, Republicans are indicating intra-party soul-searching, suggesting... Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:54:10 MST Twitter full of praise for Mitt Romney, post-election emotions after presidential race (+video) http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566222/Twitter-full-of-praise-for-Mitt-Romney-post-election-emotions-after-presidential-race-video.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566222/Twitter-full-of-praise-for-Mitt-Romney-post-election-emotions-after-presidential-race-video.html Mitt Romney may not have won the presidential election, but he won praise on Twitter after his concession speech, while... Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:06:30 MST Jim Matheson claims victory over Mia Love in very close 4th District race http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566218/Jim-Matheson-claims-victory-over-Mia-Love-in-very-close-4th-District-race.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566218/Jim-Matheson-claims-victory-over-Mia-Love-in-very-close-4th-District-race.html Like a magician freeing himself from a box filling with water, Rep. Jim Matheson escaped with his political life once again... Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:06:41 MST Deseret News/KSL poll: Mia Love has slim edge on Jim Matheson in volatile 4th District http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614673/Deseret-NewsKSL-poll-Mia-Love-has-slim-edge-on-Jim-Matheson-in-volatile-4th-District.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614673/Deseret-NewsKSL-poll-Mia-Love-has-slim-edge-on-Jim-Matheson-in-volatile-4th-District.html After dropping millions of dollars, exchanging testy debate barbs and attacking each other week after week on TV, Democratic... Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:35:46 MDT Elections magnify film politics amidst a closely contested presidential race http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614583/Elections-magnify-film-politics-amidst-a-closely-contested-presidential-race.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614583/Elections-magnify-film-politics-amidst-a-closely-contested-presidential-race.html Steven Spielberg knows the dust that can be kicked up when Hollywood takes up political themes in the weeks before a closely... Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:00:00 MDT In our opinion: Governing through mutual respect and judicious compromise http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614590/Governing-through-mutual-respect-and-judicious-compromise.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614590/Governing-through-mutual-respect-and-judicious-compromise.html In his keynote address to the Republican National Convention this year, GOP Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey criticized... Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 MDT Chris Christie and Barack Obama: unlikely love-fest continues http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565785/Chris-Christie-and-Barack-Obama-unlikely-love-fest-continues.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565785/Chris-Christie-and-Barack-Obama-unlikely-love-fest-continues.html Although diametrically opposed in terms of their political views, Pres. Obama and New Jersey’s Gov. Christie joined... Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:27:16 MDT Odd politics as Obama, Christie tour storm damage http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614348/Odd-politics-as-Obama-Christie-tour-storm-damage.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614348/Odd-politics-as-Obama-Christie-tour-storm-damage.html Here's an image few probably expected to see six days before Election Day: President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris... Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:43:54 MDT Obama tours superstorm Sandy damage, Romney mutes rhetoric http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614347/Obama-tours-superstorm-Sandy-damage-Romney-mutes-rhetoric.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614347/Obama-tours-superstorm-Sandy-damage-Romney-mutes-rhetoric.html President Barack Obama soberly toured the destruction wrought by superstorm Sandy on Wednesday in the company of New Jersey's... Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:08:27 MDT Obama tours storm damage, Romney mutes rhetoric http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614335/Obama-tours-storm-damage-Romney-mutes-rhetoric.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614335/Obama-tours-storm-damage-Romney-mutes-rhetoric.html President Barack Obama got an up-close look at the devastation wrought by superstorm Sandy on Wednesday, forsaking partisan... Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:50:09 MDT Mitt Romney collects supplies in Ohio for storm victims (+video) http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614219/Mitt-Romney-collects-supplies-in-Ohio-for-storm-victims-video.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614219/Mitt-Romney-collects-supplies-in-Ohio-for-storm-victims-video.html Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney collected relief supplies in Ohio on Tuesday in an attempt to strike the right... Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:49:10 MDT Romney scraps Monday night, Tuesday campaigning http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614129/Romney-scraps-Monday-night-Tuesday-campaigning.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614129/Romney-scraps-Monday-night-Tuesday-campaigning.html Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney curtailed his campaigning Monday as Hurricane Sandy churned closer to the East... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:59:30 MDT Hurricane Sandy disrupts presidential campaign 8 days out http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614099/Hurricane-Sandy-disrupts-presidential-campaign-8-days-out.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614099/Hurricane-Sandy-disrupts-presidential-campaign-8-days-out.html A strengthening Hurricane Sandy disrupted the White House campaign Monday, with President Obama canceling two campaign days... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:23:32 MDT Mitt Romney scraps Monday night, Tuesday campaigning http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614118/Mitt-Romney-scraps-Monday-night-Tuesday-campaigning.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765614118/Mitt-Romney-scraps-Monday-night-Tuesday-campaigning.html Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney curtailed his campaigning Monday as Hurricane Sandy churned closer to the... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:00:23 MDT Dying boy's story humanizes Mitt Romney in new ad http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565152/Dying-boys-story-humanizes-Mitt-Romney-in-new-ad.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565152/Dying-boys-story-humanizes-Mitt-Romney-in-new-ad.html A new TV advertisement from Crossroads GPS highlights the relationship between Mitt Romney and David Oparowski, a 14-year-old... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:40:46 MDT CEO's ex-wife backs bid to unseal Romney testimony; Romney has no objection http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765613599/CEOs-ex-wife-backs-bid-to-unseal-Romney-testimony-Romney-has-no-objection.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765613599/CEOs-ex-wife-backs-bid-to-unseal-Romney-testimony-Romney-has-no-objection.html The ex-wife of Staples founder Tom Stemberg is in probate court in Massachusetts to tell a judge she's OK with unsealing... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:34:09 MDT Psst, taxes go up in 2013 for 163 million workers http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765613146/Psst-taxes-go-up-in-2013-for-163-million-workers.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765613146/Psst-taxes-go-up-in-2013-for-163-million-workers.html President Barack Obama isn't talking about it and neither is Mitt Romney. But come January, 163 million workers can expect to... Sun, 21 Oct 2012 08:16:07 MDT Sen. Orrin Hatch, Scott Howell tussle over partisanship, Obamacare http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865564654/Sen-Orrin-Hatch-Scott-Howell-tussle-over-partisanship-Obamacare.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865564654/Sen-Orrin-Hatch-Scott-Howell-tussle-over-partisanship-Obamacare.html Senate candidate Scott Howell wants voters to know that not all Democrats are evil. Sen. Orrin Hatch concedes there are a few... Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:51:27 MDT Mia Love doubles Jim Matheson in 3rd quarter fundraising http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865564524/Mia-Love-doubles-Jim-Matheson-in-3rd-quarter-fundraising.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865564524/Mia-Love-doubles-Jim-Matheson-in-3rd-quarter-fundraising.html Capitalizing on her speech at the Republican National Convention and Utah campaign events featuring GOP stars, Mia Love... Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:34:43 MDT Vice President Joe Biden to play 'hardball' with Paul Ryan in VP debate http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765610554/Vice-President-Joe-Biden-to-play-hardball-with-Paul-Ryan-in-VP-debate.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765610554/Vice-President-Joe-Biden-to-play-hardball-with-Paul-Ryan-in-VP-debate.html Four years ago, Joe Biden was careful not to appear overly aggressive in his vice presidential debate with Sarah Palin, then... Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:32:33 MDT