Comments about ‘Bennett, Matheson feeling some party backlash in Utah’

We might see these incumbents spend their treasure chests earlier this year. It will be nice seeing them spend their money instead of ours.

UTAH's CLOSED PRIMARY ELECTION SYSTEM violates U.S. military war veterans' who are now registered as non-partisans or independents - national voting rights and many of our constitutional guarantees!

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At the state convention the delegates will vote for the candidates. If someone wins a majority, they will be on the ballot in November. If not, the top two candidates will run in a primary to see who runs in November.

Last night in the Utah County straw poll, Bennett ended up in third place, by a lot. If that's any indication, he's not going back to D.C.

In the meantime the Democrats will do everything they can to keep their strongest players in the game.

The political climate has change in the U.S.A. Elected leaders think they are a priviledged class, above those who elected them to office. We are no longer united, we are divided and people are choosing which side they want to be on when the house falls.

I can make a list as long as my arm where Mr. Bennett has failed as a Senator. I will only say that he has failed to keep his oath of office to defend the Constitution. He is part of the problem. He said it was difficult to follow the Constitution because there were many interpretations of the Constitution. I'm sorry but the only interpretation that matters was that of the Founding Fathers and they are very clear. Salvage what honor you can and retire quietly, now.

The same people who cry about taxes are often the first in line to accept the benefits of the taxpayers. They want the programs, but don't ask them to pay for it.

If you like Nancy Pelosi, by all means, vote for Jim Matheson.

It's time to get rid of Pelosi by getting rid of Matheson. That's the ONLY thing we, here in Utah, can do to make a difference this year.

A vote for Matheson is a vote for Pelosi.

all politicians need to eat a little humble pie once in a while. Senators in particular,they are way to cocky and comfortable in their positions.

I think that there is not a pulling to the left and right, and I think that there is not a "not conservative enough, not liberal enough" thing happening so much as people are getting more engaged. They have had their ideals all along, and now they are fighting for them, so it appears to be splitting.

Cats, Nancy as done a better job and she as more morals than Newt ever had. If you read, you would know Matherson doesn't always vote the way Pelosi does. Spread you hatred. Its all you have in life, apparently.

Time for both of them to go, we need to clean house at all levels of government and start over. The current group of politicians in this state and nation have gotten us in the mess we are in. It's our country and we need to take it back from all of them. Put Hatch on the list too.They are all incompetent.

Please, let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Bob Bennett has done a decent job and has a lot of seniority. When the Republican take back the Senate, his seniority will benefit Utah a great deal.

Please, everyone stop worrying so much about Bob Bennett. The real problem is Matheson.

We need to get rid of Matheson in order to make any difference in Washington. That's the ONLY thing we can do.

If the democrats think anyone but Matheson can win in Utah right now, they would be wise to think again.

Let me clarify my previous comment. If any other democrat can win in Utah except Matheson is what I meant.

People should support the candidate of their choice, not use ad-hominem attacks without basis against a candidate. Apparently, many delegates made up their minds prior to the caucus meetings without even listening to the candidates first. Instead some appear to listen to outside special interest groups with ulterior motives, who use demagoguery and obfuscation to defeat strong Republican incumbents. A delegate has a unique opportunity for direct access to candidates.

Take Jerry's "a list as long as my arm", but he doesn't list even one item except a general ungrounded assessment that Bennett has not upheld the Constitution. That is utter nonsense.

Take C. Darwin's "elected leaders think they are a privileged class.." Care to give a specific example supporting your claim?

One well grounded assessment here is gogosian2061, who said a closed Republican primary leaves out many independents who may want to vote for a Republican candidate in a primary.

All the anti-Bennetts don't even want a primary period. As some have said they know better than the citizen who votes in a primary.

Now who is the arrogant privileged class? Could it be the anti-incumbent delegates who never listen?

CJ states, "The current group of politicians in this state and nation have gotten us in the mess we are in."

Regarding the conservative and effective Senator's in this state, care to provide any proof for that assertion? Limited by space and time, I'll give you one example each for Bennett & Hatch of how they have been effective.

Bennett, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, helped pass a Utah/federal land swap bill last year after four years of effort. This increased revenue to the School trust fund, protected sensitive lands and opened others to energy and other private uses. Bennett is an expert on land use issues and it would be a shame to lose his experience here.

After pushing the Justice Department for months, Senator Hatch got the first immigration enforcement court in Utah history that has grown to two judges in five years. Since 1998 he has brought, quick response teams, field office director, enforcement, 287 G program allowing local law enforcement to work federal immigration agents, sharing of biometric information.

Looks like Utah's Senators have been busy effectively addressing issues of great importance to Utahns.

If either party selects a far-right or left candidate, it will find that it is doing the other party a favor.

We need candidates that have the political courage to demand that government pay for itself. If you are involved in two wars or want to finance a big ticket social program (SS, Medicare, Healthcare...) be truthful in the costs. Those costs are higher taxes, reducing other services, or Bonds (demand unborn children to pay the cost)...

Demand politicians honestly pay for the services that they promise. The politician that promises to do wonderful things without a cost associated with the action is a liar, and lacks political courage.

The last honest presidents were Ford and Bush #1. They did what was right but not politically correct. Since Bush #1, neither party has demonstrated any courage and has been political cowards

I think it's most interesting that every credible poll on the subject says that people think there is way too much partisanship in Washington - but in both of these races there is an attempt to find candidates whose votes and rhetoric would be more stridently partisan. Which, at the core, suggests to me that the reason America has such low voter turnouts is that in too many cases a awful lot of Americans just can't stand to vote for any of the candidates. Which should I choose - the knuckle-dragging buffoon or the stick-up-his-backside idiot? I think I'll stay home and pretend neither exists...

Bennett has not fought against the corruption terrible policies of the democrats and has even participated in them. Indeed, senators view themselves as a privileged class. This November they will be forced to listen to We The People!

And as far as his seniority goes, I could not care less except to say long term congress people are a problem. We need new blood. Bye Bye Bob.

Again, informed voter offers no evidence for his baseless rhetoric attacking Senator Bennett. Is it because you don't know, or aren't saying? Either way, it's nothing more than an ad-hominem attack.

If it is "we the people", why are some so anxious to have Bennett eliminated in convention?

Senator Bennett voted against Hillary care in the early 90's, he voted against Obama Care, against the Obama Budget, against the Obama TARP stimulus bill. He is fighting to repeal Obama care.

Yes, he did vote for the original TARP stimulus bill under Bush. Stymied by Inactive financial markets, the administration, after the vote, could not effectively use troubled asset guarantees, or a resolution trust for bankrupt financial institutions similar to that used in the S&L crisis, instead using direct capital infusions. While not the best option it was the only viable one given the circumstances.

It is important to note that this original TARP has already returned 75% of the original taxpayer investment, with an $8 billion profit on the sale of our 27% stake in Citigroup. Smaller regional banks will take more time but a 100% return is probable.