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sorry to say.. | 7:52 a.m. March 23, 2008
but I think the government needs new people in office. I have yet to see what
Chris Cannon has done to help this State.
fred | 8:18 a.m. March 23, 2008
ABCD: Anybody But Cannon or a Democrat
arc | 8:35 a.m. March 23, 2008
I for one am not voting for Cannon, unless he makes it past a primary, which he
wont. He will not make it out of the convention. He almost didn't 2 years
ago.
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ABC | 9:02 a.m. March 23, 2008
Anyone But Cannon.
Looks like Cannon is not only vulnerable but finished. Spin it how you want Ryan, 70% of those polled dont want Chris Back. IT ONLY TAKES 60% IN A CONVENTION.
Looks like Cannon is not only vulnerable but finished. Spin it how you want Ryan, 70% of those polled dont want Chris Back. IT ONLY TAKES 60% IN A CONVENTION.
get in the game | 9:24 a.m. March 23, 2008
No matter where you live in the state, now is the time for all good men and
women to come to the aid of their communities. Attend your local caucus, elect
delegates and precicnt leadership, consider volunteering for a campaign,
participate in the process. Don't leave it to someone else. We need you in
the game.
Huh? | 9:26 a.m. March 23, 2008
Leavitt says he's only been campaigning for four weeks? I recall getting a
Christmas card from him last December.
Perhaps he's opperating in the "Lord's" time. If Leavitt continues to push his God-is-on-my-side agenda that makes my decision a lot easier.
Perhaps he's opperating in the "Lord's" time. If Leavitt continues to push his God-is-on-my-side agenda that makes my decision a lot easier.
BBKing | 9:49 a.m. March 23, 2008
Oh, why does the Dnews print stories like this?
It sounds good but two major weaknesses.
First, they have diluted the vote by basically asking both a general election vote and a primary vote. If they want to do head to heads ask all 200 voters if they will vote for the Democrat or Cannon, the Democrat or Leavitt,etc. Then ask the next question of who will you vote for the in the GOP Primary, Cannon, Leavitt or Chaefettz. And did Dan Jones even bother to ask about Joe Ferguson, another Republican who is certain to get 10-15% of the vote at convention due to his connections in the Eagle Forum type community.
The second problem with this poll is only asking 200 voters. That means, with some 800,000 people in the district, the margin of error is going to be roughly 10-12%! That is enormous!!
If you played junk science with a junk poll the percentages are different. Of those that responded to the three GOP, removing the Democrat and undecideds: Cannon not 30% but 56%, Leavitt 36% and Chaeffetz 8%. Do you really think the Democrat is going to get 12% of the votes? Cannon wins agin.
It sounds good but two major weaknesses.
First, they have diluted the vote by basically asking both a general election vote and a primary vote. If they want to do head to heads ask all 200 voters if they will vote for the Democrat or Cannon, the Democrat or Leavitt,etc. Then ask the next question of who will you vote for the in the GOP Primary, Cannon, Leavitt or Chaefettz. And did Dan Jones even bother to ask about Joe Ferguson, another Republican who is certain to get 10-15% of the vote at convention due to his connections in the Eagle Forum type community.
The second problem with this poll is only asking 200 voters. That means, with some 800,000 people in the district, the margin of error is going to be roughly 10-12%! That is enormous!!
If you played junk science with a junk poll the percentages are different. Of those that responded to the three GOP, removing the Democrat and undecideds: Cannon not 30% but 56%, Leavitt 36% and Chaeffetz 8%. Do you really think the Democrat is going to get 12% of the votes? Cannon wins agin.
Phantom Panther | 9:49 a.m. March 23, 2008
This is great news! Cannon needs to be voted out of office. He supports illegal
immigration, but tells his contituents that he doesn't. A recent Salt Lake
Tribune article exposed Cannon's forked tongue approach to the immigration
issue: tell the voters what they want to hear while voting for the pro-illegal
cause back in Washington. Also, if Cannon will lie about where he stands and
what he's doing on illegal immigration what else will he lie to us about.
It's time to vote this guy out of office. Republican delegates should vote
him out at convention! Now, go do the right thing!
nebraskans for cannon | 9:45 a.m. March 23, 2008
I think it's funny that Leavitt thinks he is within striking distance of
Cannon. Leavitt is running on the Leavitt name only. Glad that Cannon's
campaign manager pointed out who he really is.
IM | 9:48 a.m. March 23, 2008
This is the best slate we can come up with? Leavitt is sounding lately like
Huckabee and Chaffetz just doesn't ever seem to have anything nice to say.
As a delegate I'm still leaning Cannon.
Cannon is My Man | 10:20 a.m. March 23, 2008
I think it is funny that Mr. Leavitt got caught in his plan to run as a
republican but campaign as an independant. Look at all of his material up until
today, he made no mention of the republican party or its platform or values. His
plan was to become an independant if elected then he could unite both
republicans and democrats and return the promise to America. He now has the
Republican Elephant on his Material 2 days before the caucus. If Cannon is so
vulnerable then why to Leavitt and Chafetz combined don't equal Cannon.
Chafetz could not even make it as chief of staff let alone my Congressman. Jason
take your helmet, you got fired by the Gov.
Henry Drummond | 12:06 p.m. March 23, 2008
This seems to happen every election. It sounds so tempting. All you have to do
is get less than 1,000 delegates to side with you and since you can count on the
electorate of the 3rd district to vote for anyone who is a Republican, you
become a congressman.
I've seen Chris's political machine in person though. He'll get through the convention and even if he has to go to a primary he will clean up. It just seems like a wasteful exercise for those who frankly have nothing more to offer than a "more conservative than thou" platform.
I've seen Chris's political machine in person though. He'll get through the convention and even if he has to go to a primary he will clean up. It just seems like a wasteful exercise for those who frankly have nothing more to offer than a "more conservative than thou" platform.
yorktown | 12:37 p.m. March 23, 2008
If you want America's borders dissolved, vote for Cannon.
If you want to start signing your name with your thumb print, vote for Leavitt. Did you all get your revolution letters in the mail from Leavitt? I asked him about the thumb print and all he talked about was the color orange.
Leavitt and Cannon both will take us down the path to totalitarianism.
BBKing, you're my hero. We need to see not only the poll numbers, but also the questions asked. And not just a journalist's summary. We need to see the questions in print. This is bad math and the public falls for it every time.
If you want to start signing your name with your thumb print, vote for Leavitt. Did you all get your revolution letters in the mail from Leavitt? I asked him about the thumb print and all he talked about was the color orange.
Leavitt and Cannon both will take us down the path to totalitarianism.
BBKing, you're my hero. We need to see not only the poll numbers, but also the questions asked. And not just a journalist's summary. We need to see the questions in print. This is bad math and the public falls for it every time.
NY | 12:53 p.m. March 23, 2008
I have always thought Cannon was an embarrassement. On the other hand, I have
big problems with the ethics of someone who was once involved with NuScam
selling snake oil and pyramids. I guess that leaves Leavitt by default.
CANNON ROCKS | 1:05 p.m. March 23, 2008
KEEP CANNON IN OFFICE
Anonymous | 1:15 p.m. March 23, 2008
I think if anyone will actually check into what Cannon has actually done while
in Congress, (besides gladly accepting his pay)
About anyone could be elected over him. Just like a "real job" if you hold a real job yet do nothing, you dont keep your job for long.
Its ironic that Utah only has one effective congressman in Washington, even Bill Gephardt of KUTV knows it, and he is a ............ Democrat!
About anyone could be elected over him. Just like a "real job" if you hold a real job yet do nothing, you dont keep your job for long.
Its ironic that Utah only has one effective congressman in Washington, even Bill Gephardt of KUTV knows it, and he is a ............ Democrat!
Mike | 1:26 p.m. March 23, 2008
Congressman Canon's record is available for everyone to read. Whether you
agree with him or disagree, why not point out specific bills and specific votes
instead of showing ignorance of what he has done in Washington by using blanket
statements to either praise him or to smear him.
I know absolutely nothing about those others who have announced their candidacy, but it should be equally easy to look at their resumes to see what they offer.
If there is one thing that I have learned about the political system, it is that a person's past performance is a pretty fair indicator of his future performance. Rather than listen to puffy promises, I prefer to read the candidate's history and to listen to what his fellow workers have to say about the way he performed both on the job and during his free time.
Utah is one place where there are endless opportunities to serve others. If a candidate has reached the age to qualify to represent us in Washington, he should have a long record of serving in the community.
I know absolutely nothing about those others who have announced their candidacy, but it should be equally easy to look at their resumes to see what they offer.
If there is one thing that I have learned about the political system, it is that a person's past performance is a pretty fair indicator of his future performance. Rather than listen to puffy promises, I prefer to read the candidate's history and to listen to what his fellow workers have to say about the way he performed both on the job and during his free time.
Utah is one place where there are endless opportunities to serve others. If a candidate has reached the age to qualify to represent us in Washington, he should have a long record of serving in the community.
State Delegate | 1:38 p.m. March 23, 2008
Wait a minute. Leavitt says he's only been campaigning for four weeks? I
was invited to a cottage meeting last November. I received at least 2 (possibly
3) polls from his campaign in the past few months. I got the Christmas card.
I've had roughly the same amount of contact from Leavitt's campaign as
I've had from the Chaffetz campaign - except that Leavitt has his staff
poll me and Chaffetz called me and talked to me himself.
Why does Leavitt justify saying he's only been campaigning for 4 weeks? I heard he spent six figures last quarter alone! If he wasn't spending that money to campaign, what was it for?
Why does Leavitt justify saying he's only been campaigning for 4 weeks? I heard he spent six figures last quarter alone! If he wasn't spending that money to campaign, what was it for?
IM | 1:46 p.m. March 23, 2008
Re: Cannon Effectiveness
Do some research folks. Ask Mr. Matheson how many bills he's sponsored and passed since being in Congress. He has ZERO bills that have been signed into law. Ask Mr. Bishop the same question. I can tell you right now that the answer is ZERO. Now ask Mr. Cannon. He has been the original sponsor of 15 bills that have been passed and signed into law. You want to talk about being effective - do the research and you'll see for yourselves.
Do some research folks. Ask Mr. Matheson how many bills he's sponsored and passed since being in Congress. He has ZERO bills that have been signed into law. Ask Mr. Bishop the same question. I can tell you right now that the answer is ZERO. Now ask Mr. Cannon. He has been the original sponsor of 15 bills that have been passed and signed into law. You want to talk about being effective - do the research and you'll see for yourselves.
Unless I am nistaken | 1:49 p.m. March 23, 2008
Joe Fergerson also filed as a candidate. So we have a four way race for
Cannon's seat.
Leavitt is a sorry trade off, accomplishing nothing.
As a delegate, I will be supporting Joe - with a proven record, while Jason was Huntsman's campaign manager...look where that got us!
Leavitt is a sorry trade off, accomplishing nothing.
As a delegate, I will be supporting Joe - with a proven record, while Jason was Huntsman's campaign manager...look where that got us!
Jimjomamma | 2:03 p.m. March 23, 2008
I personally think that Leavitt is what we need in congress. I am rooting for
him and hope he makes it.
I think that if you all really researched what he stood for and what he wants. You would see that he is what we really need in Washington.
I think that if you all really researched what he stood for and what he wants. You would see that he is what we really need in Washington.
Spanky | 2:08 p.m. March 23, 2008
One Utah Republican = any other Utah Republican
mamapapaluv | 3:13 p.m. March 23, 2008
To all those who commented: Yuk!
Jack | 3:22 p.m. March 23, 2008
I agree with those who say, "look at the record." Cannon may be a tad
soft on immigration fr my taste (and I say a tad because although he has
supported things I dont like, he also always votes for the enforcement stuff.
It isnt like Chavez and Leavitt will be any better on that).
But on everything else, Cannon is right where we want him to be. On top of that, his people are genuinely good people and he is a good man.
Jason Chavez is a showboating, arrogant, Democrat in Republican clothing (Mr. Democrat at BYU and Dukakis chair for Utah? Cmon, you aren't fooling anyone Jason) and David Leavitt? He can't even win in Juab County, let alone go to Congress. Spare me Dave. And Joe Ferguson? Well, get your tin foil helmets. There is no such thing as the North American Union Joe. Go sell crazy someplace else.
But on everything else, Cannon is right where we want him to be. On top of that, his people are genuinely good people and he is a good man.
Jason Chavez is a showboating, arrogant, Democrat in Republican clothing (Mr. Democrat at BYU and Dukakis chair for Utah? Cmon, you aren't fooling anyone Jason) and David Leavitt? He can't even win in Juab County, let alone go to Congress. Spare me Dave. And Joe Ferguson? Well, get your tin foil helmets. There is no such thing as the North American Union Joe. Go sell crazy someplace else.
Holy Smokes | 4:15 p.m. March 23, 2008
So Chaffetz announces what like two years ago that he's going to run
against Cannon and he only has 4% of the vote!? Seriously? And I liked how in
the article he say's something like how he's going to "keep his
pledge" not to spend more than $100k on the convention. That's spin
if ever I heard it. He know's he can't raise that much - so he's
now "pledging" not to? What a spinmister!
As long as Leavitt promises to return Utah to a Theocracy I'm voting for him - not! Soon all government employees will be required to attend the Leavitt sponsored seminary program.
I'll stick with Cannon. He's got the seniority and isn't afraid to tell you how it is...
As long as Leavitt promises to return Utah to a Theocracy I'm voting for him - not! Soon all government employees will be required to attend the Leavitt sponsored seminary program.
I'll stick with Cannon. He's got the seniority and isn't afraid to tell you how it is...
Cannon fatigue | 4:30 p.m. March 23, 2008
It's definitely time for Cannon to go out, but man what a dreary selection
of challengers! David Leavitt? No, I have it it up to here with the Leavitt
family. Let the Leavitts stick to selling whole life insurance to those
ignorant enough to purchase it. Jason Chaffetz? Football player political
wanna-be's are a dime a dozen. Where are the real leaders, the real
quality people in our state? I tire of these curent choices.
William Bennett | 4:47 p.m. March 23, 2008
This article reveals nothing new and does not accurately portray the state of
the race. What it does show is Cannon's complete vulnerability. Say what
you will about Matheson and Bishop--they both have over 50% approval ratings.
Cannon is lingering around 30%, which for an incumbent is completely
unelectable. Cannon's problem is further augmented by the fact that his
approval rating is even lower among party faithful--which means that unless his
has done his work stacking the party caucuses, he really has no shot getting out
of the caucuses this year, because he is running against such a formidable
candidate in David Leavitt. Leavitt has the message, the experience, the name,
and the money. From what I have heard, Leavitt's campaign has been working
since August (I'm not sure why Leavitt said he has only been working for
four weeks) preparing for these caucuses. Cannon has never had such a prepared
and ominous challenger. This race is Leavitt's to lose. I predict he
takes it in a second or third ballot at the convention.
Gretzky | 4:47 p.m. March 23, 2008
Cannon is going to have a tough time this go around. the democratic opposition
is building over time to his publican side. unfortunately, Cannon splits his own
home county with Matheson (who controls the wealthiest Republicans in the state
in Alpine and Highland) and doesn't get to know if he is truly doing a good
job or not. time will tell.
BBKing | 5:16 p.m. March 23, 2008
Hey William Bennett, you ask why Leavitt say's he's only been
campaigning for 4 weeks. Can I throw out a guess?
Almost everyone knows he has been running for almost a year now. For heaven sakes, it has been in this newspaper since who knows when. This is the first taste of the Leavitt family: They are not honest.
By saying he's only been working for 4 weeks it sends a subtle message that 'look what I have done in 4 meager little weeks. Wow!'
To many who don't know, or who haven't paid attention Leavitt now looks like a steamroller with all the momentum. Anyone who has been around the block realizes that every current and past delegate in the 3rd has already met Leavitt several times, and that is all he got.
Cannon's numbers should be higher though he has been challenged every go around for the last 4-cycles. A chunk of the convention is not happy with him. The same that since Leavitt and Chaeffetz have been campaigning for almost a year, the delegates are even less enthused about them.
Leavitt campaigns on God, turns around and blatantly lies. Hypocritical. You've been warned about the Leavitts!
Almost everyone knows he has been running for almost a year now. For heaven sakes, it has been in this newspaper since who knows when. This is the first taste of the Leavitt family: They are not honest.
By saying he's only been working for 4 weeks it sends a subtle message that 'look what I have done in 4 meager little weeks. Wow!'
To many who don't know, or who haven't paid attention Leavitt now looks like a steamroller with all the momentum. Anyone who has been around the block realizes that every current and past delegate in the 3rd has already met Leavitt several times, and that is all he got.
Cannon's numbers should be higher though he has been challenged every go around for the last 4-cycles. A chunk of the convention is not happy with him. The same that since Leavitt and Chaeffetz have been campaigning for almost a year, the delegates are even less enthused about them.
Leavitt campaigns on God, turns around and blatantly lies. Hypocritical. You've been warned about the Leavitts!
wrong district | 5:45 p.m. March 23, 2008
Why is Jason even running in the third district. He lives in the second
district.It makes you wonder if cannon is running him as a spoiler against
Leavitt. He has no chance of winning why else would he be running from outside
the district?
Jeffrey | 6:00 p.m. March 23, 2008
Knowing something about Chaffetz' shady resume and Leavitt's recent
comments about the role of religion it's not surprising that Cannon has
more support than both candidates combined.
It's been proven every other year that candidates do all they can to kiss up to a few delegates in order to give Cannon a challenge in convention. Then when actual voters and citizens are able to make their voices heard, Cannon wins in a landslide. I support the majority of voters - go Cannon!
It's been proven every other year that candidates do all they can to kiss up to a few delegates in order to give Cannon a challenge in convention. Then when actual voters and citizens are able to make their voices heard, Cannon wins in a landslide. I support the majority of voters - go Cannon!
Chaffetz or BUST | 6:28 p.m. March 23, 2008
Does anyone with a brain really think Cannon is a good choice for another term.
Give me a break!!! He doesn't even work.
Leavitt is running on name and I'm not impressed.
Chaffetz is a hard worker who doesn't mind getting to know real people and work for us. What is all this spin on spin. Look at what they stand for. It's time to get someone in that will work for us!
Leavitt is running on name and I'm not impressed.
Chaffetz is a hard worker who doesn't mind getting to know real people and work for us. What is all this spin on spin. Look at what they stand for. It's time to get someone in that will work for us!
Wish I Had a Vote | 6:36 p.m. March 23, 2008
I live in Sandy, but I wish I could vote in the Third District race. I think
Chaffetz is the best candidate, but I'm worried that too many delegates
will be blinded by the Leavitt money and religious appeals. Chaffetz is all
about substance and message - something some voters don't seem too
interested in.
Honestly - what experience does David Leavitt have to prepare him for this job? The fact that he went to a foreign country and had an epiphany about freedom? Many of us who served LDS missions could say the same - but it doesn't qualify us to run for Congress. Is it because he served as the Juab County Attorney? Remember how he got that job - his brother appointed him. Other than his dad's money and his brother's political machine, what does Leavitt have to offer? No one has been able to answer that question for me.
Honestly - what experience does David Leavitt have to prepare him for this job? The fact that he went to a foreign country and had an epiphany about freedom? Many of us who served LDS missions could say the same - but it doesn't qualify us to run for Congress. Is it because he served as the Juab County Attorney? Remember how he got that job - his brother appointed him. Other than his dad's money and his brother's political machine, what does Leavitt have to offer? No one has been able to answer that question for me.
Cannon himself doesn't know... | 8:02 p.m. March 23, 2008
I've talked with Cannon, not his staff, him. I bring up bills by the
numbers and co-sponsors and he doesn't have a clue what I'm talking
about. His own bills! The guy is patronizing and talks down to people.
Anybody but Cannon, seriously. Cannon has too many entitlement issues to effectively represent the people of the State of Utah.
Good for Joe for running this article!
Anybody but Cannon, seriously. Cannon has too many entitlement issues to effectively represent the people of the State of Utah.
Good for Joe for running this article!
Sanpete | 8:27 p.m. March 23, 2008
Congressman Cannon was totally in-effective at getting the Dept of Ed to fully
fund Snow College's rural Utah grant that helped students in rural Utah get
to college. We were the only college in the whole state of Utah that
didn't get funded when students here needed it the most. He totally
dropped the ball....now we will have to start over in three years...to try again
but what about the students now? With a Republican administration no
less....sheeesh...you can't get more Republican than Central Utah.
My last Cannon visit | 8:44 p.m. March 23, 2008
I worked in Utah a while ago with a group that traveled to DC for a national
legislative convention. We met with the entire Utah delegation. Sen. Bennet
sat down and spoke with us for about a half an hour - great experience. Sen.
Hatch dropped in and spoke with us for a few minutes. Rep. Matheson spoke with
us for about half an hour - very impressed. Rep. Bishop took pictures with us
but seemed rather flustered that he had to do it. Rep. Cannon met with us as
well but totally ignored our group. This is not a lie - there were six of us
there - one of us was discussing our concerns and Cannon was watching his
conference room television! I looked at our speaker and shrugged my shoulders -
I've never been more unimpressed with an elected official in my entire
career.
Unfortunately is sounds like there are not other viable choices...good luck!
Unfortunately is sounds like there are not other viable choices...good luck!
Fred | 9:38 p.m. March 23, 2008
>>This is great news! Cannon needs to be voted out of office. He supports
illegal immigration, but tells his contituents that he doesn't.<< -
Phantom
You've got it exactly right. But we are in a heapa trouble re illegal immigration. All three (remaining) presidential candidates are pro amnesty in one form or another. This country will soon be flooded with foreigners. Go to YouTube "immigration gumballs" to see the effects dramatically displayed.
You've got it exactly right. But we are in a heapa trouble re illegal immigration. All three (remaining) presidential candidates are pro amnesty in one form or another. This country will soon be flooded with foreigners. Go to YouTube "immigration gumballs" to see the effects dramatically displayed.
Chaffetz Has Already Lost. | 9:46 p.m. March 23, 2008
Someone needs to show Chaffetz a map.
He lives in the 2nd District and is running in the third. It puzzles me that people like Chaffetz and Merrill Cook (2006)ask people to do something they cant even do for themselves. VOTE!
He lives in the 2nd District and is running in the third. It puzzles me that people like Chaffetz and Merrill Cook (2006)ask people to do something they cant even do for themselves. VOTE!
Dear "wish I had a Vote" | 10:02 p.m. March 23, 2008
Thanks for not having a vote in this race.
For someone who doesn't live in the district you sure seem to know an awful lot about Leavitt's stump speech. Are you so interested in Politics that you would spend your valuable time going to a candidate meeting of whom you cant even vote for? Or could it be you're a paid staffer, friend or family member of Chaffetz taking marching orders from a candidate who has nothing but despiration in his voice everytime he opens his mouth?
His Personal attacks are the trademark of failing campaign. Mr Chaffetz, Why dont you talk about the issues, and what you're going to do for the country instead of spending your entire campaign pointing out the failures of others.
Show some leadership, cheap shots don't make you a leader. Working for the governor after he was elected also doesnt make you a leader. Being fired a short two years into the governors administration also doesnt show the ability to lead.
This race is about leadership and Jason doesn't have it.
For someone who doesn't live in the district you sure seem to know an awful lot about Leavitt's stump speech. Are you so interested in Politics that you would spend your valuable time going to a candidate meeting of whom you cant even vote for? Or could it be you're a paid staffer, friend or family member of Chaffetz taking marching orders from a candidate who has nothing but despiration in his voice everytime he opens his mouth?
His Personal attacks are the trademark of failing campaign. Mr Chaffetz, Why dont you talk about the issues, and what you're going to do for the country instead of spending your entire campaign pointing out the failures of others.
Show some leadership, cheap shots don't make you a leader. Working for the governor after he was elected also doesnt make you a leader. Being fired a short two years into the governors administration also doesnt show the ability to lead.
This race is about leadership and Jason doesn't have it.
Cannon is history! | 10:23 p.m. March 23, 2008
If you want NOTHING done about illegal immigration, vote for Cannon. I will
never vote for Cannon because he doesnt represent the people of Utah, just the
special interest groups.
Cannon has my vote | 10:30 p.m. March 23, 2008
Cannon has been a consistent fiscal and moral conservative. His views on
immigration are not that far from the mainstream. Everyone would like to deport
all 20 million illegal aliens, until they have to clean their own motel rooms,
find subsititutes for their McDonald shift, mow all the lawns, take the hard
agricultural jobs and work the millions of other jobs that are hard to fill.
Take them out of the economy and you spell depression, not recession. His
proposals are not that far from the more compassionate approach advocated by the
LDS Church.
Chris has been a tireless advocate for high tech...a big part of Utah's economy. He has some seniority and certainly knows the ropes back there. He has several important committee assignments. His contenders are just pretenders.
Chris has been a tireless advocate for high tech...a big part of Utah's economy. He has some seniority and certainly knows the ropes back there. He has several important committee assignments. His contenders are just pretenders.
MadMax | 10:50 p.m. March 23, 2008
This list of candidates is depressing. I can not feel comfortable with any of
those listed in the 3rd district. We need representaatives who will represent
the will of the people, who will be accessable, who will be honest. Utah, wake
up! Simply becasue a candidate has an 'R' behind his/her name does
not mean they are qaulified, does not mean they will reperesent the people, does
not mean they shold get our votes.
Wish I Had a Vote | 11:20 p.m. March 23, 2008
Dear Leavitt Staffer -
Your candidate came to the Second District and delivered his stump speech at the Utah Eagle Forum Convention. His entire speech consisted of two stories - one about being the Juab County Attorney and another about his trip to Russia.
Chaffetz delivered a speech that was jam-packed with issues positions. Then Leavitt told his two stories - and asked for additional time to finish the second one. He never talked about a single issue. During the Q&A, he was pressed to discuss an immigration issue and admitted he knew nothing about it because, he said, he doesn't watch TV or listen to the radio!
Your candidate came to the Second District and delivered his stump speech at the Utah Eagle Forum Convention. His entire speech consisted of two stories - one about being the Juab County Attorney and another about his trip to Russia.
Chaffetz delivered a speech that was jam-packed with issues positions. Then Leavitt told his two stories - and asked for additional time to finish the second one. He never talked about a single issue. During the Q&A, he was pressed to discuss an immigration issue and admitted he knew nothing about it because, he said, he doesn't watch TV or listen to the radio!
To "Wish I had a Vote" | 8:27 a.m. March 24, 2008
First of all, it was Ukraine, not Russia. Second of all, maybe you weren't
listening, but there were many issues mentioned and discussed by Leavitt. Third
of all, he admitted he didn't know about ONE case that is prominent on talk
radio. Leavitt didn't pander for your vote by saying he knew about it. He
was upfront and honest about not knowing, which is a lot more than I can say
about other politicians! And he didn't say he doesn't watch TV or
listen to the radio. I'm disappointed in your comment because it's
simply not accurate.
CJ | 12:45 p.m. March 24, 2008
Wow look at all the Cannon Staffers trying to save their job.
Cannon's has done little to nothing in congress, and ony been a part of the problem.
Chafetz, Ferguson or Leavitt would be better (that's not a hard bar to beat though) My support goes to Chaffetz, cause he speaks on the issues a alot.
Cannon's has done little to nothing in congress, and ony been a part of the problem.
Chafetz, Ferguson or Leavitt would be better (that's not a hard bar to beat though) My support goes to Chaffetz, cause he speaks on the issues a alot.
tenx | 5:59 a.m. March 25, 2008
Someone wrote in a while back that Cannon never met a pro illegal immigration
bill he didn't love. Pretty well decribes him.
Fourth time delegate | 3:45 p.m. April 3, 2008
I've been upset with Cannon for a while now. I Heard that he served an LDS
mission to South America and that is used as an excuse for his position about
illegal immigration. I get it, I understand why he wants to help out the people
who want to leave poverty and find a better life for their families.
I want a candidate who is a little more concerned about MY family and what's going on in OUR country.
I think it's time that we send a message to all politicians that we want something done about illegal immigration.
We should all welcome the people who take the time to go through the process of dotting the 'i's and crossing the 't's to get here. After all, aren't we a nation of laws?
I want a candidate who is a little more concerned about MY family and what's going on in OUR country.
I think it's time that we send a message to all politicians that we want something done about illegal immigration.
We should all welcome the people who take the time to go through the process of dotting the 'i's and crossing the 't's to get here. After all, aren't we a nation of laws?
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