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Cannon sees a need for civility

Why don't you try it yourself, Chris?

This article is somewhat funny to me. Rep. Cannon says, "But it's amazing how harsh election campaigns can be." His campaigns for the general election in the past have been very "non-partisan" and very non-competitive due to the fact that a democrat has no possibility of wining the general election in the Third District. His competition has always been at the State Republican Convention and the Republican Primary, and this is where he is treated somewhat "harshly."

The democrats are so far out of the mainstream of public opinion in the Third District, that they are not even considered a threat. Rep. Cannon's position in support of amnesty for illegal aliens, and lack of credibility in congress and among many Utah republicans is the reason for his "harsh" treatment. It is very hard to remove an incumbent in a primary, but as soon as there is a credible alternate, Mr. Cannon will be looking for another line of work. Lobbyist seems to be what many of them do when they lose.

Perhaps if Chris Cannon's political party stopped rigging elections and opened up the process to more Utahns, voters who have been cheated may be inclined to act more civilly towards those who have been cheating them.

Looks like the preceding people do not know Chris Cannon...I think it might be helpful if they called him or stopped by his home. He would welcome you in chat about whatever you like and be willing to help you in anyway he could. Not really the mean guy the press would like you to think he is. He is very generous, kind, and intelligent. Just ask his wife...