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Curtis, Seegmiller tied; Buttars holds 2-1

Poll not surprising to us who know Senator Buttars. Only the press who wants to spice up their political coverage and those liberals who have opposed Buttars issues in the past want to stir the pot. Buttars is well known in our district, is respected, and liked by the majority. He has accomplished a lot of good and will prevail in this election.

I believe Buttars introduced the district split bill into the Senate. A lot of good that had done the people of the district, 30% higher property taxes. Yes, pair that with being a strong supporter of vouchers and he has some real accomplishments to hang his hat on

And supported the soccer stadium! Go Chris! You are doing so much good.

Come on folks! Another term for Buttars???!!!!

I the democrats wanted Buttars seat, the missed it when his democrat opponent sponsored a saturdays voyer spoof on him and others. I am amazed the Cahoon got elected after that mistake.

If you re-elect Buttars, you sure deserve what you get. Throw the bum out!!

I am saddened to realize that so many voters in West Jordan believe that Chris Buttars best represents their views. It does not speak very highly of them that they would choose just a hard-hearted, mean-spirited person as Mr. Buttars. Sad indeed.

You may not like Butters, but the democrats put up a candidate in Senate District 10 that is just unacceptable to votes. "Rendell has overwhelming support from Democrats," which is meaningless. I think they have sprayed for democrats the past few years, and there just aren't many democrats left in West Jordan, South Jordan and Herriman.

If you want to take out someone like Butters you need to do it at the Republican Convention or primary. The democratic political perspective is so far from that of the 10th District that is it doubtful that they could even find a viable candidate living there

I agree with Jay from Sandy. ANYBODY would be better than Buttars. Some of the statements he's made are on the fringe of insanity. Why would West Jordanites want someone like that representing them?

Without Buttars representing West Jordan, we'd have no yardstick to measure the better ethics and morality of the rest of Utah.

I'm opposed to Buttars, but not for the reason most people are opposed to him. He is a communist. I use the term very broadly and define a communist as someone who uses government to gain money or power from public office. Buttars has used his position to gain money for his business interests. I think most politicians of both parties are communists by my definition. I don't want a government that gives rich people the chance to steal my money to benefit themselves. Think of the Dave Checketts.

No one can argue that Mr. Buttars doesn't have grit and tenancity. Faced with the pressure Senator Buttars has faced during the past year, a lesser man would have simply given up and gone home to hide.

Perhaps that is why his constituents want to renew his term. But regardless of the reason, whether he returns or not to the Senate is the concern of those who live in his district, and no one else.

Morality and Ethics of which I see none.
Utah is a State of closed ears, minds
Blind and Ignorant
Buttars is showing you what he thinks of Mormon's by being Re Elected by these Dummys
It just takes an R
in front of your name to win in Utah

Buttars is well known in our district, is respected, and liked by the majority. He has accomplished a lot of good and will prevail in this election.
You have got to be kidding me. I dare you to name one peace of legislation that he got passed this last term... cant do it I thought not. The only thing he accomplished was making February Obesity Awareness Month I don't know about you but I'm so much more aware of obesity. This man does not represent me at all. and I encourage every one in district ten to get out and take down this sorry excuse for a senator "Accomplished a lot of good". Wow you showed your intelligence with that comment or lack there of... congrats.

Why vote for the lessor of 2 evils when you can vote for a great third party candidate. Steve Maxfield in Senate District 10, and Wayne Crawford in House District 49! Mr. Maxfield is campaigning to bring Utah's institutional investors investments to Utah to create a local mortgage fund to provide Utah with its own local Fannie or Freddie-but properly operated. Wayne Crawford is campaigning with a detailed plan to make health care affordable to all! He has been developing this for 15 years, and is now ready to implement it.

Even if they served just 1 term, they would do more good for Utah than the status quo has done for quite awhile.

Best of luck to Greg Curtis! He has been an immensely effective legislator, and no, I don't always agree with him. If you had a chance to ever visit the session (it is open to the public) you would be very impressed with the way Greg runs the meetings as Speaker of the House. He is amazingly organized, fair and efficient. It is a tough job that he does very well.

I cannot imagine, living in his district, that I would vote for someone (nice as he may be) who will go to the hill with NO history, NO relationships, NO experience with regard to getting things done.

I feel so fortunate to have Greg Curtis represent me, and having the Speaker as your representative is an amazing opportunity. Greg always listens to my views and is very smart. It is true that he doesn't pander to people to make them feel good. He's pretty much "down to business" and takes his job seriously.

This kind of hurts him because people love to hate him - but he is a great legislator! Thanks Greg I'll be working for you!

I am sick of Greg Curtis and his ethic problems. Did Speaker Curtis need a referendum process to tell him that his district did not want a private school voucher system? Maybe he chooses to ignore the people in his district to get more out-of-state pro voucher money (he gets more than any other Utah politician)

It is time to elect someone with VALES. It is time to elect Jay Seegmiller.

I have been "so fortunate" to have Curtis represent me as well. I think he needs to stop being Sandy's politician and start being a true representative of Sandy.

Enough is enough!

Get him OUT

I'm glad we have someone like him there, it shows the real representation of West Jordan, be it racist or homophobic, or flat out ignorant. Buttars at this time may not be known for what he has achieved but for where he has messed up. His mistakes are what we the State see, therefore, that is how we see West Jordan. He is your representation!

We need more tax revenue!!! With Curtis, we'll just keep getting tax cuts.

Seegmiller will support tax increases if the UEA asks him to.

He'll raise your taxes. Now there's a good idea!