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Ex-Alpine superintendent to run as Democrat

Interesting that he would run as a Democrat. He must see that things are way out of balance, or there is a huge void to fill, or both in happy valley. He was a very able administrator as superintendent for a big school district navigating all of the inherent politcs adeptly. Any opponent would be wise to steer clear of engaging him on school vouchers. I would be interested to hear his views on the other perennial hot topic, illegal immigration.

I would vote for him despite the fact that he is running as a democrat.

This is great news! He will do an excellent job as a legislator and he has my vote! I can't believe the comment in the article, "Baugh's opponent, Stephen Sandstrom, R-Orem, said he was "a little surprised he would throw his hat into the ring against me." What?? The freshman Republican has that much confidence in his efforts? He betrayed the public education system by running on an anti-voucher campaign, yet voted FOR vouchers once he was in. We need people with integrity to be in OUR State Legislature! Mr. Baugh has that, Mr. Sandstrom, not so much!

Get out and VOTE!!!

Teachers don't always have such solid administrators like Dr. Baugh. He will be a huge asset in the legislature.

Too bad. To me he was the start of the problems within the ASD and he continues to be a problem based on his Public Education or nothing at all stance. I hope that the people of the are wake up and let him know that Education is for ALL regardless of their choices for Public Schools/Charter/Private or Home Schooling.

The educaton monopoly already has too much influence in the legislature. We sure don't need another "nanny state" Democrat raising taxes and protecting special interest groups.

I'm glad to see someone shaking things up. Every once in a while a system has to self discipline itself and this is a great way for Mr. Bauh to start the process. I support this type of change. I've known Sandstrom for many years and he is a man of "man of change". We need ethical leaders with backbone to stand up and be counted. Sandstrom has business ties with Alpine School District and I don't think he necessarily represents anyone other than himself! It will be good for people to have another choice and perhaps our leadership will consider this when making decisions that are not in the interest of the majority!

I'm voting for him because he is a Democrat. The Democrats clearly have better leaders both on the State and County levels. Sandstrom seems nice enough, but why did he vote for vouchers? I remember listening to his dog and pony dance and thinking, "What a rubber stamp."

I consider myself extremely conservative, but I've found in Utah County over the last ten years that to be a Utah County democrat is about the same thing as being a republican anywhere else. After all, the GOP in Utah county considered Mike Leavitt liberal. My hat is off to Dr. Baugh. He is a man of integrity, and absolutely has my vote.

He added: "I'm confident the district will stick with a Republican to represent them."

In a healthy government, no one should be making this statement. You should be confident that they best person will represent you, not the republican

I just remember that when we went to him several years ago with a complaint about a teacher that was screaming at students and throwing the occasional chair, he couldn't be bothered to do anything, because she was just a few years from retirement. Do we want another legislator committed to the power structure, at the expense of students?

I applaud him for recognizing that a single party can take on the appearance of fasism, not democracy

I am with you John: Do demos in this state actually wish to follow the tax the rich for the so-called good of the people in the manner of the great,(sic) F.D.R. good luck utah county

There is a reason Dr. Baugh retired from the ASD, can't he retire again and just go "out to pasture"?

I've never voted for a democrat. Ever.

But I will now.

Baugh is exactly what we need in Utah County.

The republicans here have gone so far to the extreme, they don't even represent the people any more.

Wow, I never thought I'd say it but I'm going to vote Democrat on this one.

Any legislator that voted FOR vouchers will not get my vote. Period.

Rick, it sounds like you have some personal animosity toward Dr. Baugh which I can't understand.
I worked closely with Steve Baugh on a school/community council and found him to be a man of utmost integrity. He proved himself to be empathetic, open to parent input, and was truly committed to improving education in Alpine district. I'm not sure where your coming from but from where I sit, your judgements of Dr. Baugh are dead wrong.

It's odd that Mr. Baugh is running against vouchers when a majority of the voters in his district voted FOR vouchers...

By the way, is this the guy that helped implement "Investigations Math" in Alpine District?

For the sake of his campaign, I hope not because that alone should guarantee his loss in the election.

Way to go Mr. Baugh,

Best of luck, I hope to see you win.

My only beef is that he is making his run based on Vouchers which shows his biasness towards those who choose to take a different rout for their education needs. Is that what we want for a representative?

Dr. Baugh is a man of integrity. I will study his stand on all of the issues, but I will certainly consider voting for this Democrat.