Deseret News | Reader comments: Utah political races shaping up

Reader comments
Utah political races shaping up

equality | 12:16 p.m. March 12, 2008

Why did this news story neglect most of Utah County, where a number of prominent Democrats are running against Republican incumbuents?

Cody | 2:14 p.m. March 12, 2008

I'd hardly call Carlene Walkers last election as a Skeaker, she won by 9 points.

CVC | 2:25 p.m. March 12, 2008

Little geography lesson: Morgan is its OWN county, not in Weber County.

Comments continue below

It's a Start | 2:42 p.m. March 12, 2008

We need more stepping up. Every one in office now should be replaced. Utah politics needs to change.

Couldn't agree more | 3:11 p.m. March 12, 2008

I always considered myself a Republican, but even I can see that we need to shake things up in this state. All of the incumbents need to be challenged in primaries and in the general election - STARTING WITH CHRIS CANNON! Please, someone, step up and let's remove this guy. He is an embarrassment to the state!

Re: It's a Start | 3:13 p.m. March 12, 2008

Great idea! Let's replace the Republicans with Democrats!

Kent | 3:20 p.m. March 12, 2008

Republican State Senator Carlene Walker won by a landside (9% points)4 years ago when you consider that the two Republican Representative in her district, Speaker Greg Curtis and Mark Walker, barely won their races. Moreover, Senator Walker even garnered more votes in her Senate District than Congressman Jim Matheson. She's popular with her constituents: Republican, Independent, and Democrat. Mr. Bernick needs to do his homework, again.

Anonymous | 3:44 p.m. March 12, 2008

Interesting isn't it a Bishop running against a Seminary Teacher

Isn't it wonderful? | 3:48 p.m. March 12, 2008

I think it is so great that people are involved politically, giving us a choice when we vote. The worst thing politically is when a candidate is unopposed.

Anonymous | 3:59 p.m. March 12, 2008

An LDS Seminary teacher? I didn't catch it, did they give the NAME of this LDS Seminary teacher? Why is it so important that this is an LDS Seminary teacher? So important in fact that they did not give the person's name?

OK, so if you want to vote for this person, just check the box next to "LDS Seminary Teacher" !!

sclark | 5:12 p.m. March 12, 2008

Greg Curtis has proven himself to be a strong leader who deserves to be reelected. Despite his narrow margin of victory, he played his hand as if he won in a landslide. As one of his constituents, I will proudly work for his reelection. Who could do it better??

Cottonwood Heights resident | 5:28 p.m. March 12, 2008

State Senator Carlene Walker won by 13% (not 9) in 2004. She is really well-liked in her district!

Mark | 6:26 p.m. March 12, 2008

To the two anonymi:

If you read the whole article, you will find the name and a brief bio of the seminary teacher. WAKE UP!

Bishop vs. seminary teacher is ok, but last time Rob Bishop's opponent was an LDS bishop. So Bishop vs. Bishop is even better.

Anonymous | 6:46 p.m. March 12, 2008

Curtis should be replaced. The Voucher debacle was more than enough reason for that. And many can do it better, the question is do any of them want to do it?

ahhh! | 6:49 p.m. March 12, 2008

Merrill Cook is running again??????? Oh, the humanity.

Thank heavens for Matheson.

No more green gov | 7:08 p.m. March 12, 2008

Vote out the turncoat Huntsman!!!

to "couldn't agree more" | 7:19 p.m. March 12, 2008

Chris Cannon has served the public for quite a while and deserves our thanks, not our endless criticism.
I am, however, not for him being reelected. I am for David Leavitt--someone with the common sense we need in Washington to help us turn our country around!

Third District Delegate | 7:28 a.m. March 13, 2008

I liked Leavitt - until I heard Chaffetz speak. Now there's someone who is not afraid to take a substantive position. He's the guy you want speaking for you on the floor of the House. Cannon and Leavitt will have a hard time competing head-to-head with Chaffetz.

voter | 9:26 a.m. March 13, 2008

Chris Cannon is a CONSERVATIVE's conservative. His lifetime ACU rating is 98.5. He is one of the top 10 No-Pork Congressman. Matheson is one of the top 12 Porkers.

He has gotten 15 bills passed in Congress. Jim Hansen passed 20 in his 24 years in Congress. Matheson 0. Bishop 0. Seniority works, especially for small states... like Utah.

Add your comment

Comments are monitored. Any comments found to be abusive, offensive, off-topic, misrepresentative, more than 200 words or containing URLs will not be posted.

Words Remaining

E-mail address: For internal use only. We may want to contact you to publish your comment (not your e-mail address) in the newspaper or for a separate story idea.