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A.G.'s office may probe Hughes

Greg Hughes is innocent, his words have been taken out of context.

When I go to the polls, I want to vote for honest and upright people and not about party. I is amazing how so many of you are about party. I seems to be that republicans because of their numbers in office, have by this absolute power become corrupt. If we are not able to find out who all is involved from the gov. to lt gov. and the speaker and pres of the senate which is all of the same party. we have no choice but to vote for some one else. So those that do know the truth needs to stand up and tell the truth and who all is involved here. You can't tell me that for 2 and half years that these leaders didn't know anything about this. If they didn't know then they are not much of leaders. Can they tell the truth?

Hughes, don't stop there where there is stink maybe there is a skunk. Hughes doesn't do anything without permission from Curtis and this is all about the distribution of campaign funds. Money lots of money and power, lots of power this could get ugly

The timing of this stinks. I don't care if you like Hughes or not. Riesen should be brought up as well because of his blatant political hack job. He should be ashamed of himself.

I see what is going on here and Greg Hughes is innocent.

Look at the actions of Hughes: He wants all of this investigated immediately, and wants to be exhonerated. These are not the actions of a criminal man. Let's see how this turns out, but as of this moment, Greg Hughes has my vote!

Greg is the chairman of the Conservative caucus, which is the largest and most influential group of representatives in the Legislature. This caucus frequently decides the outcome of critical legislation.
This Quote is from Greg"s web site. Wow, lets boast about all the power you have Greg. Just remember to say it like NIXON "I am not a crook".

Just remember that Mark Walker said all those same things about wanting the matter investigated immediately to clear his good name.

Then he resigned.

Guess his name wasn't so good.

walker is going through his investigation right now. Check your facts.

Its clear politics in Utah is changing for the worse. The democrats have decided since they cant win on the issues they will begin to destroy people with very flimsy hear say evidence.

Shame on Phil Riesen for allowing this to happen.

So Mark Shurtleff, who has received at least $5,000 in campaign donations from Overstock.Com (CEO=Patrick Byrne) is going to investigate Greg Hughes, who has received at least $3,500 in campaign donations from Parents for Choice in Education (Largest Donor=Patrick Byrne) because of alleged bribes involving VOUCHERS???

Gee, I wander what Mark Shurtleff will find out. Let me guess...NOTHING.

GOP Corruption in Utah is ridiculous.

Just remember that those who are honest in all their dealings don't base their judgments on a newspaper story of alleged wrongdoing. That's not being honest in all our dealings.

Hang in there guys,the truth will set you free
(He-He-He)my advice: counter accuse!!

The investigation is done, they're just sitting on the report.

Why do all of you sheep always support your flock? Believe it or not, even a republican Mormon can be dishonest. Hughes lied and bribed and is now trying to hide from the truth by smearing Riesen. Riesen did nothing wrong; he simply brought the facts to the public.

A pretty dynamite issue for sure. The real disturbing part of this is if things are as they have been presented in recent articles is why an ethical or criminal complaint hasn't been filed sooner. What was Lawrence thinking or hiding.

Allegedly she was approached with a "bribe" and declined. She acted honorably with nothing to hide, yet was hesitant or unwilling to do anything about it. She claims she simply hoped for ethics reform to just happen, but having been a member of that house for six years if she didn't know that would never have happened she doesn't belong in public office. Certainly during her time in office she never sponsored an ethics reform bill.

It seems like Riesen is merely representing his constituents better than Lawrence did.

Is it too much to hope that ethics reform in the Utah legislature actually becomes enacted?

Public Lie Detector Test for all parties

need I say more?

Why isn't the SLCPD investigating this. If true, it is a crime and the jurisdiction is theirs. Get after it.

Ed,

SLCPD doesn't really have the primary jurisdiction at the Capitol.

Of course Greg Hughes is lying. And the sad part is the voters will vote for him again. We are grateful that Phil took a stand and told us what was happening. Ask your self why are they doing this behind closed doors? Let the light in on what is going on.

Of course Greg Huges is guilty - As is Curtis. This hasn't been a seceret people were just to afraid to speak out. After all Lawerence first reported this 17 months ago but was afaid to pursue the issue. If you still have doubts just ask your favorite bullied lobbyst or legislator. But why not get all the names out? Bramble is invloved in this too as is Stephenson.
WAKE UP REPORTERS THIS IS THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE CAMPAIGN!