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Cannon, Chaffetz similar — except on views the candidates have of each other

Doesn't suprise me the DN editor and chief would ran an story giving favor to his brother over Chaffetz, deport the Cannons

Cannon wishes he were a conservative and a defender of the Constitution. Unfortunately he supports NCLB, a Constitutional travesty. He is also a champion of the corrupt federal earmark process, just like the rest of our federal delegation.

If these two gs are so similar seniority trumps opportunity especial in this political climate. Earmarks have become a problem. I beleive Cannon is correct to make earmarks a transparent process. I think Chaffetz will short change us if elected. If he is unwilling to even try to bring home our tax dollars then why send him back.

Earmarks, as evil as they appear, if we dont bring home federal dollars to fund special projects then local dollars will be used. This will short change local politics and result in tax increase locally. all politics is local.

I think I will stay with the devil I know. (Sorry mr. Jacobs)

Washington DC needs to be turned over from top to bottom. Cannon has been in there too long. Out with the old, in the new...I am voting for Chaffetz!

All things being equal (on paper at least) tie goes to the incumbent.

Fact is, Jason is a completely unproven quantity. He was a staunch, left-wing Democrat as a youth. At some point, and he has never given the time frame of his conversion, he becomes a Republican. He jumps into Governor Huntsman's office where as Chief of Staff he is described by Russell Skousen as the liberal driving force in that office. He leaves after only 8 months and now he is running as a staunch conservative. I am uncomfortable with his record, actually mostly lack of record.

And being a great communicator is over-rated. It sounds good in front of the crowd but having worked as an employee around state government some of the worst legislators are those that are smooth talking. They tend to spend less time working out details and being thoughtful because they can overcompensate by going into salespitch mode. Think in the Utah legislature, who are some of the worst legislators, and consider that many/most of them are also great orators.

In the old days some of our greatest thinkers were also gifted as being some of our greatest speakers. Few of those anymore.

Cannon is out the door. I would never vote for him again. I wrote a letter to cannon and hatch about illegal immigration. I heard back from Hatch about his views. Never heard back from cannon, what a surprise.

Cannon demonstrated his incompetence with his ramblings on "The O'Reilly Show" recently (when asked about the FLDS situation). It wasn't necessarily what he said, but rather, he didn't make any sense at all. He is an embarrassment to Utah. Chaffetz, or pretty much anyone... would be better than Cannon!

Cannon and Chaffetz may both be "conservative" in their opinions, but what has Cannon done? What has he really accomplished? Is his a loud and effective voice for increased oil drilling? For USA first business policies? For improving the US infrastructure? Someone else--someone energetic and committed--needs a chance.

I wish we could see all the questions for ourselves and make our own decidion not just the Dnews word for it, but there are many differences. In 20 questions I doubt that gives the whole truth. The earmark difference is huge same with Iraq.

Cannon often states he disagres with certain lawsbut than votes for them. (No Child Left behind, Patriot Act)He says one things and does another, and the only thing that matters is how he votes.

I will be voting for Jason Chaffetz on the 24th. He seems more likely to have an open and honest office in congress.

The only difference between Cannon and Chaffetz is that Cannon has been in Congress for 12 years, has a proven conservative voting record, has powerful committee positions, has passed more substantive legislation than any other Congressman in the history of Utah (besides Jim Hansen), has ran for Congress in order to defeat a liberal democrat, has post-graduate education, has real-world business experience, and actually lives in the district he represents.

Other than that they are the same.

LIES! Chaffetz is a true conservative. Cannon is a neo-conservative who never votes for anythings he "stands" for.

Cannon says he is against Amnesty? Just look at the bills he has sponsored and it tells a completely different story. How can we trust someone who lies about things that are very easily verifiable?

Cannon is a perfect example of a politician who tells you what you want to hear at election time and then does the opposite hoping we won't pay attention.

Cannon has had 12 years to figure out that he is in Congress to represent us the people of the 3rd district, but he still hasn't figured it out.

Cannon needs to go!

They are not the same! Cannon will continue to spend our money. He is a liberal.

What I am struggling to understand is if they are so similar, why isn't Chaffetz waiting to run against Matheson?

With my vote, a "tie" goes to the man who isn't an incumbent of a shameful Congress with dismal approval ratings for the past decade.

Mr. Cannon is weak on immigration, voted in party lock-step for the President's for No Child Left Behind and displayed inexcusable contempt for the state delegates (neighborhood reps) at the GOP convention last month. His voting record isn't terrible, but it isn't great either, and he is out of touch with Utah. Jason Chaffetz is a conservative breath of fresh air and deserves a shot in Congress.

I don�t agree with Chris Cannon on some issues and some issues I do. What I do know about Chris is that he is passionate and committed about America. He is the type of guy you want in Washington. Someone who has a record you can track and know how he will vote and votes like the majority of the people of the 3rd district would. All we know about Jason is that he doesn�t live in the district and appealed to the delegates by feeding them lines tailored made for a campaign but not core beliefs. It would be detrimental to Utah if Chris wasn�t sent back and we sent Jason to instead. He has converted from liberal to conservative what is to say he wont convert when he gets to Washington. And we have a record that shows Chris has been consistent.

I like Cannon! He represents us well and works hard for Utah. I believe he listens to the people who live in the 3rd district.

I don't like the fact that Jason doesn't live in the district even if it is only two miles outside the boundries and legal. It seems strange that he would not want to represent himself and his neighbors and friends where he lives.

HE DOENS'T LIVE IN OUR DISTRICT!!

How in the world can Chaffetz say he is a conservative and wants America to be more conservative but he wont run against HIS Congressman who votes with Democratic Leadership and Nancy Pelosi?

Chaffetz is an opportunist - pure and simple.

Time for a change. I'm voting Chaffetz.

I find it funny that Chaffetz points out that he is good at communicating. I have seen him talk and while he is a very good speaker I find that the words coming out of his mouth tend to be distortions and lies. Unfortunatly he is convincing so those who don't know any better tend to believe him. He represents the bad connotation of a "politican".