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Tad Walch: GOP storm is brewing in Utah County
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Latinos for Cannon | 6:04 a.m. May 15, 2008
Viva Cannon!
Mark Knudson | 6:46 a.m. May 15, 2008
Chris Cannon will certainly take the election. The general electorate is far
more in the center and pays more attention to the admonition to have charity in
our immigration stance than deligates. Mr. Chaffetz is abrasive and can rally
delegates with agendas, but I think he'll find to his surprise that his
style won't play with the general population. John Jacob was a great
candidate, but Chris' funds trumped the day. There ya go... shall we hide
and watch?
Carpetbagger | 8:02 a.m. May 15, 2008
The irony is that Chaffetz can't even vote for himself in this race because
he doesn't live in the district. If 3d District voters elect him, then
they get what they deserve--non-representation!
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IM | 8:49 a.m. May 15, 2008
Cannon is the guy here. Chaffetz isn't what he says he is and sticks his
finger in the wind to calculate the direction he needs to go.
GO CANNON!!
GO CANNON!!
John | 8:58 a.m. May 15, 2008
Cannon is not bad on most issues, but Chaffetz is a lot better. Illegal
immigration is the deciding issue and Cannon is just flat wrong on that.
I really wich Chaffetz had taken on Jim Matheson- Nancy Pelosi's puppet on too many issues.
I really wich Chaffetz had taken on Jim Matheson- Nancy Pelosi's puppet on too many issues.
sheep | 9:02 a.m. May 15, 2008
I live in Utah County and believe me, people don't care about admonition.
They care about what is easy. They are sheep and will re-elect any mormon that
has been there before. Seen it too many years..... Doug Robinson's column
was right the other day. If you have an R in front of your name, then you really
don't have to be accountable for anything...... They will elect you.
Utah Voter | 9:10 a.m. May 15, 2008
I don't plan on voting for Cannon, and many of my friends in the 3rd
District won't either. In light of the current FLDS situation, I wonder if
Cannon would care to elaborate on the statements made by his ancestor, George Q.
Cannon.
"It is a fact worthy of note that the shortest lived nations of which we have record have been monogamic. Rome...was a monogamic nation and the numerous evils attending that system early laid the foundation for that ruin which eventually overtook her."
Under this definition, is the United States an evil nation for being monogamic as well?
"It is a fact worthy of note that the shortest lived nations of which we have record have been monogamic. Rome...was a monogamic nation and the numerous evils attending that system early laid the foundation for that ruin which eventually overtook her."
Under this definition, is the United States an evil nation for being monogamic as well?
Smooth Talker | 9:42 a.m. May 15, 2008
This guy just sounds like someone who will say and do anything to get elected.
The definitive politician in the bad sense of the word. I hadn't heard he
didn't live the district. I'm sure he'll get all the nutty Ron
Paulers though. Probably good company for him. Sad for Utah really.
Algonquin | 10:16 a.m. May 15, 2008
Utah Voter - why should Cannon elaborate on whatever his long dead relative said
in light of the FLDS situation? I guess in your eyes we are all guilty of
original sin, whatever our ancestors did is ours to pay for?
Bringing up this ancient quotation is exactly the type of thought that makes Utah look like a bunch of back-woods hicks. Thanks so much for helping perpetuate hackneyed stereotypes!
Bringing up this ancient quotation is exactly the type of thought that makes Utah look like a bunch of back-woods hicks. Thanks so much for helping perpetuate hackneyed stereotypes!
Speaking of Family Trees | 10:18 a.m. May 15, 2008
Isn't Jason related to Dukakis (stepson I think)? When I was at BYU Jason
was THE Democrat on campus. He was President of the College Democrats and
Dukakis' Utah Chairman or something like that when Dukakis ran agains
Bush1. I honestly thought Jason was running as a Democrat until a week ago.
BBKing | 12:32 p.m. May 15, 2008
I am really glad that someone brought up the FLDS and Cannon's long since
dead relative. What in the world does that have to do with anything?
This is what we are dealing with. It is anything to get Cannon. I mean anything. So this guy does a bunch of research and bang, Cannon is now a polygamist. How ridiculous is that!
And this is the GOP convention. People get so rabid about the subject that will say anything. I spoke with one delegate a few weeks back who wants to deport all 10-12 million. The delegate admits that deporting all of them won't happen but they want it anyway and Jason is the man to give it them. So we know it can't be done, but vote for Jason because he will do it anyway. And also, Leavitt is a prostitute (a letter to the editor printed yesterday attacking Cannon as well) and now Cannon is a polygamist.
When does this crud end and we talk facts?!
Please Chaeffetz supporters, you ruin your own credibility when you make such stretches.
This is what we are dealing with. It is anything to get Cannon. I mean anything. So this guy does a bunch of research and bang, Cannon is now a polygamist. How ridiculous is that!
And this is the GOP convention. People get so rabid about the subject that will say anything. I spoke with one delegate a few weeks back who wants to deport all 10-12 million. The delegate admits that deporting all of them won't happen but they want it anyway and Jason is the man to give it them. So we know it can't be done, but vote for Jason because he will do it anyway. And also, Leavitt is a prostitute (a letter to the editor printed yesterday attacking Cannon as well) and now Cannon is a polygamist.
When does this crud end and we talk facts?!
Please Chaeffetz supporters, you ruin your own credibility when you make such stretches.
Reality | 1:14 p.m. May 15, 2008
If Chaffetz wins it is purely by anti-Cannon voters not pro-Chaffetz ones. If
they stick to what they say in their campaigns there will not be a difference in
voting records. As a state delegate the more I met Jason the less I thought he
was up to the task. He is evidence that a negative campaign is very effective.
As I ask my fellow red bloods here in UT county why they don't like Cannon
they usually come up with very vague, unfounded answers. His voting record is
distorted and people bring up the Geneva issue (both sides of it-can't
please anyone). Give me substance as to why replace Cannon with a young,
inexperienced man who can give an applause line and not much else.
Bobby | 2:50 p.m. May 15, 2008
Chickens. Utah will get what it deserves--Cannon.
Timberwolf | 2:54 p.m. May 15, 2008
Go Chaffetz, clearly the better man when compared to pro amnesty, pro north
American Union Cannon, lets hope we can finally rid ourselves of this
establishment insider.
Bobby | 3:33 p.m. May 15, 2008
Even though two of my post have already been censored,(can't imagine
why)can I will try again.
Congress is now trying to pass a law that will essentially take away all power from the States on any actions they may want to take to control illegal immigration into their states. Folks, this is becoming serious. By voting for an illegal immigration enabler like Chris Cannon, you are literlly helping to take away your power to determine what will or will not happen in your state. Don't you understand how serious this is getting. Congress and Cannon are against the citizenry. It is that plain. Perhaps there are many people in Utah profitting from illegal immigration. If so, enjoy the profits while you can, they are small compensation for taking away your freedoms and the freedoms of your fellow Utahans, which is what is going to happen. Congress wants, apparently to centralize power more and more, away from the citizenry. THINK ABOUT IT. This makes who you vote for almost a given, if one of the candidates is pro illegal immigration. THINK ABOUT IT HARD.
Congress is now trying to pass a law that will essentially take away all power from the States on any actions they may want to take to control illegal immigration into their states. Folks, this is becoming serious. By voting for an illegal immigration enabler like Chris Cannon, you are literlly helping to take away your power to determine what will or will not happen in your state. Don't you understand how serious this is getting. Congress and Cannon are against the citizenry. It is that plain. Perhaps there are many people in Utah profitting from illegal immigration. If so, enjoy the profits while you can, they are small compensation for taking away your freedoms and the freedoms of your fellow Utahans, which is what is going to happen. Congress wants, apparently to centralize power more and more, away from the citizenry. THINK ABOUT IT. This makes who you vote for almost a given, if one of the candidates is pro illegal immigration. THINK ABOUT IT HARD.
Let's go Chris | 4:25 p.m. May 15, 2008
I've met many Utah 6th generation church members who think they're
better than other church members because of their pioneer heritage. Perhaps
Cannon can tap into this sentiment to win votes against a lowly convert like
Jason.
Anonymous | 6:29 p.m. May 15, 2008
I hope folks are smart enough to finally get Cannon out of office, especially
now that they have a truly good alternative in Chaffetz.
Stewart | 8:31 p.m. May 15, 2008
Cannon has a much different campaign opponent this time, one that understands
the issues and what they mean to the voters of the 3rd CD. Throckmorton was too
much of a one issue candidate and never had more than $50,000 to work with. John
Jacob on the other hand was not a true believer as far as illegal immigration
was concerned, and the voters saw through it. Jacob thought money was all that
was needed to beat Cannon, but he failed to put forth the personal effort needed
with the primary voters, and depended on his paid staff. Chaffetz on the other
hand has a huge volunteer force ready to go to work. I think Rep. Cannon will
be able to find himself a nice lobbyist job next year, so don't feel too
sorry for him.
In a democratic congress Cannon's seniority is nearly meaningless. Now is the time to change, he has never been a good representative of the 3rd CD. I actually think Rep Orton was much better.
In a democratic congress Cannon's seniority is nearly meaningless. Now is the time to change, he has never been a good representative of the 3rd CD. I actually think Rep Orton was much better.
Great Scott! | 9:12 a.m. May 17, 2008
The significance of the convention vote last weekend was that the majority of
the delegates have taken the time to educate themselves on the issues. Your run
of the mill constituent tends to be more like sheep--following the flock rather
than taking the time to understand they're getting fleeced. I think Jason
has the capacity to help them understand how bad Cannon is for this district.
Jason is articulate, extremely informed, and capable of working hard for his
district. He's a man of integrity and honor and when you listen to him
speak, you can tell he's not just blowing smoke. If people will take the
time to get to know him and his platform, Cannon doesn't stand a chance.
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