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Rocky says Buhler would be a 'disaster'

Well, Rocky should know because he is the paragon of disasters.

I for one will be all to hapy to see Rocky Anderson gone, what a complete disaster and huge embarrasment to Salt Lake City. I hope that the voters will this time vote for a person who is not so liberal and anti-mormon.

Disasters! Obviously Rocky is an expert in that field. It will take Salt Lake City at least a quarter of a century to recover from all the damage SLC's infamous leader has done. Probably the greatest endorsement a candidate could get is if Rocky stands against them.

"attack more tourists and visitors"???

How is that supposed to help the city?

I guess we know where the smart votes go now. Thanks for the tip, Rocky!

Well that settles it. I was honestly thinking about voting for Jenny Wilson. However, Buler might just get my vote.

I do not live in SLC

I don't see Rocky as Anti-Mormon, I see him calling shots they way it is with people devoted to the Mormon Church.

With a devout believer in the Mormon Church he or she knows that excommunication (Alteration of their Soul through out eternity) is hanging over their heads should they displease one of their leaders. It only stands to reason, that a non-Mormon voter would take this into consideration in appointing public officials, that swears to represent all of his or her constituents. This issue becomes magnified, as the ideology of SLC becomes even more diversified.

How can a devout believer in the Mormon Church honor the precept of separation of Church and State with this type of anvil hanging over their heads?

What a compliment to David Buhler, creating some angst for Rocky. Go Dave!

Shaun, tell you what. MOVE to SLC, register to vote, and do so. Or Keep out of SLC politics. Typical non-SL'ers weeping, wailing, and gnashing their teeth that SLC isn't like Utah County. Grow up, get over it, it isn't.

Rocky's dis-endorsement for Buhler is a lot like Castro's endorsement for Clinton/Obama. It's worth a great deal of merit to consider the opinions of one's enemies....Rocky's opinion of Buhler sells me on the strength of Buhler's candidacy, just as Castro's endorsement of Lady Hillary strikes terror into my soul.

Worst Mayor Ever!

Thanks for speaking your mind, Rocky! I know who I am voting for now! Go Buhler!

I think the biggest Disaster is Rocky. You need someone with a positive attitude to lead SLC. It sounds like he is trying to throw the vote. He should keep his mouth shut.

Buhler...Buhler...Buhler...

That's it. I'm voting for Buhler.

It's always interesting that people who live outside of Salt Lake City are so quick to disparage our mayor. We've elected him twice, and obviously don't find him an embarrassment. We need a mayor who is willing to speak out on all important issues.

James you're ignorant if you believe an LDS political leader would be excommed for going against the LDS Church. You cannot cite a single instance where that has happened -- because it hasn't! Rocky was an embarassment to people of all faiths (and no faith at all), not just Mormons. His shrill rhetoric and advocacy of matters completely outside the scope of local governments has tarnished the image of UT's fair capital. I don't live in UT either, but follow UT politics pretty closely and have spent a great deal of time with UT's federal, state, and locally elected officials. Rocky makes EVERYONE grimace. Good riddance is all I can say. Dave Buhler just got the best non-endorsement a candidate could ever hope for.

Buhler must have some merit if Rocky can't endorse him. Wow! Who else don't you like Mr. Mayor????

Wahoo! That'll do more for Buehler's campaign than anything he could have done. You can't buy an endorsement like that.

James, Obviously you know nothing about the LDS church. Please get your facts straight. An excommunication happens if one commits an immoral act, adultery, child molestation, murder, things like that. I have never heard of "displeasing your church leaders" as grounds for excommunication. Since in our church, the leaders change, and we all have a chance to grow in these leadership capacities, it is hard to abuse power. Thank heaven that in politics it changes also, as Rocky Anderson has been the biggest power abuser I have ever seen. He reacts instead of acting. Jenny or Dave will be a huge improvement. They both seem to have some maturity. Rocky reminds me of a little boy clutching his toy truck screaming that only the one he says can have it next can have it. Apparently Dave has upset him and Rocky, who criticizes everyone else, but isn't adult enough to handle criticism himself, can't handle the thought of sharing with Dave. Salt Lake City is not a toy, and Rocky does not own it. I will be thrilled to see the last of him.