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Utahns rally for Romney, give Obama edge

To the democrats living in Utah, you may not care, but you need to know that your vote, simply does not count, nor will it ever, in any national race, in wich a mormon is running. In fact, it's the only state that this is true. This is not just another anti-mormon comment, it's sadly the plain truth. Yesterday, Utah spoke and 90% of the 91% of LDS (like sheep) cast their vote for Mitt, and would have even if he did not receive another vote in all of america and no chance whatsoever to win. Just look at the numbers,- no where in 49 other states, did this happen. I am sad for you because, you are living in a place simular to that of communisum, dictatorship, and non-democratic, third world countries. My advice is to move,.... at least if you want your vote to count, or sit out the elections in which there is a mormon canidate. Again, I am not intending to bash mormons, and happen to think highly of Mitt.

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It is well over due to shake these people up
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Spoiled Servant Dictating to the People

". . . whether the ultimate GOP nominee is Romney, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., or former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, he can safely count on the Beehive State."

This assessment is unbelievably naive. Two factors are at work here which could turn this logic on its ear. First, Mike Huckabee is probably the most unpopular major presidential candidate in Utah in the past half century. This is due to his bigoted comments about Mormons made during his Bible-belt campaign swing. He was lucky to pull 2% of the Utah Republican vote. If he is on the ticket as a vice presidential candidate, expect huge revulsion on the part of the Utah Mormon electorate to voting for Huckabee--even as a VP. Second, don't underestimate Obama's appeal in Utah. I am a lifetime Republican who crossed over to vote for Obama in the Primary. I expect that a large number of similarly minded Utah independents would join me in voting Democratic in the general election.

Huckabee would take second in Utah if he is the Repulican nominee (3rd if Bloomberg runs). Better chance of Bernick becoming a moderate or conservative before Huckabee would have a chance in Utah -- you can also add Nevada and Idaho to that list as well.

Utah was settled right at the beginning by Mormons. Rome is Catholic. It is what it is. Mormons still make up a the largest segment of society here. It only makes sense that they will have a huge imput when elections come around. Mormons generally vote conservatively. I have heard all the same complaints over the years and it makes no sense to me. What do you expect?? It's not likely to change. If anyone feels oppressed they always have options in their lives. To sit and whine and play victim looks so silly to me.

I want REP to know that I am not one of the "sheep" he referred to. I make decisions based on sound research. I have researched all the Republican candidates for many months now and voted for Mitt Romney based on that research. I feel like he is one of the brightest and most talented candidates we have had in this country during my lifetime. I am very proud to cast my vote for him. I am proud of my Utah heritage!

Huckabee would be hard to vote for, but for me McCain would be even more difficult. Reading about his life creates nothing but revulsion for the man.

I think it has been in the process for the last several years but I think that republicans have shifted away quite drastically from my desires. I think that we should show that the republican party can't count on Utah. It's time to break with them. The republicans have become the party of greed and the democrats the party of indulgence.

There you go again... America... picking up a new president for the world. BUT you are not picking up the best man - and have not for years.
Mitt could have been an answer.
Once again it is going to a Washington insider.

I am not a Mormon and voted for Mitt Romney. Look at the man's resume. Enough said!

Interesting claims, mostly of the variety that can't be supported on close examination.

For example in a state that is 72% LDS, the claim that 90-91% voted for a certain candidate, "like sheep" is sour grapes.

"My advice is to move" interesting advice coming from someone claiming to be non-mormon and not biased. Usually the Mormons are said to be saying that, which I've never heard one say yet. Please if you have to move, find someplace that votes like you want and not like sheep. Good luck in finding that place.

Yep, it looks like everyone in Utah voted for Mitt Romney except Governor Huntsman.

For America to ignore Mitt's capabilities, credentials and moral integrity is unthinkable - but that is exactly what's happening. Maybe his campaign should focus more on his business expertise rather than strong conservative ties. The republicans, thanks to the smart guy living in the white house has lost much of its popularity.

If McCain or Huckabee is the Republican nominee (and even worse McCain Pres, Huckabee VP), just a gut feeling, but I think the Democratic candidate wins the state. Just you watch and see.

REP,

Hypocrite much?

You say you're "not intending to bash Mormons", and two sentences before that you say Mormons are "like sheep." Tell me, if you're not bashing Mormons by calling us sheep, what are you saying?

I love how, as soon as a bunch of like-minded people all do the same thing, they're automatically sheep. Did it ever occur to you that maybe people vote for Romney because they've actually thought about it on their own?

I suppose that also makes all liberal non-Mormons who vote Democrat every election sheep as well, right?

No, liberals who elect a fellow liberal are open-minded, enlightened, free-thinkers. Conservatives who elect a fellow conservative are sheep.

Did I get that right, liberals? Did I leave anything out?

All you guys are family," Mitt Romney said to supporters the night he lost Florida's primary to John McCain, before going on to joke, "Don't expect to be part of the inheritance. I'm not sure there's going to be much left after this."

Hopefully, Romney's five sons are still laughing, because we now have an estimate of exactly how much it's cost Romney to win each delegate he's earned so far, and the results aren't pretty for anyone still hoping to get a piece of the Romney estate.

The Washington Post's Jonathan Weisman reports a calculation done by Alex Vogel, a Republican strategist, showing that Romney has spent $1.16 million per delegate at this point in the race. At that rate, it would cost Romney $1.33 billion to become the Republican presidential nominee. And remember, a lot of the Romney campaign's money is coming from Romney himself -- in the fourth quarter of 2007, the campaign announced over $27 million in total receipts; $18 million of that was Romney's personal money.

Just remember that not everyone in Utah is LDS AND not every LDS person is a Republican. I am a Democrat and proud of it even if I receive dirty looks at the polls when I go to vote. As for the comment, "but you need to know that your vote, simply does not count, nor will it ever, in any national race." Whatever dude! I vote because it is my right as a citizen of this country and I will vote even if my vote does not carry a huge voice. It gives me the right to complain when I do not like or agree with the way most of the state votes. AND by the way, I like living here.

Amen to the comments of Daniel at 6:10am.

Obama beats Huckabee, perhaps even Huckabee as VP on the ticket with McCain, in Utah and Idaho.

Romney for Utah Governor. I don't think he will win the nomination. I think it is a combination of bias against his religion, and we don't vote for people with business backgrounds. In all the exit polls people who still put the economy as the number one issue are voting for McCain. Huckabee would have never been given the time of day if it was not for Romney. For Huckabee who hates Romney, it is ironic that Romney has been everything for Huckabee this election.

This is one Mormon who is happy with last night's results. Keep up the fight Obama!
Mitt supporters, when Mitt is completely over in a few weeks, I hope you'll seriously check him out.
I just don't get the abortion argument. I am against abortion, will always be. I tried to talk a family member out of an abortion. I can't discount any democrat on that issue because I don't see any republican ever doing anything about it. There are so many other issues out there. The republicans who are running for president aren't that different from Bush. Pat Buchanan on the Today show this morning basically said John McCain would be even crazier than Cheney.

Oh and REP, I think my vote FINALLY counted.

I have to say something about the people that are proud of Utah being the state known for voting Republican. Last night on the news, people laughed at Utah saying this is the only time there will be a race for a democratic candidate. I laughed at first, then I realized how primitive Utah is as a state. People in general, regardless of religion, have the civic duty to vote for who they think will be the best candidate. They have the right to choose who they like without being persuaded by commonality. I admit, I disappointed my parents by voting for Obama, but they still love me and my reasons are justified for my needs. Utah, this is a plea to read about all of the candidates policies and vote for what is best for you as an individual, an American.