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Utahns shift their support to McCain in a new poll

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I'm in | 3:57 p.m. May 21, 2008

Torching the inner cities would be a small price to pay for getting Hillary nominated.
After all, does anybody really miss New Orleans? honestly?

Capt. Smash | 3:56 p.m. May 21, 2008

The sad thing is I wanted Obama to come back out hear I guess I will give uo on that idea. I even called his campaign told them he may have a chance to win Utah. Oh well!

Anonymous | 4:22 p.m. May 21, 2008

You Republicans have no idea what you're supporting. You want more war??? You want more of the same that Bush has given us the last 8 years? You want us more unsafe in our country than we've ever been? We have more enemies in other countries than ever before. This country is no better off than since Bush was voted in. And you want more of that with McCain???? Google McCain and find more information about him that the news is not telling you. He's bad news and not a honest person at all. Vote for a GOOD HONEST person, not just someone that is in your party. Ron Paul is very much still in the race. There is alot of support for him and he'll be there at the convention. Be surprised and be appreciative that we have a man who cares about our country. The three choices the media is showing to us are not good choices at all. A sad state to see our country in. The superdelegates are the ones that have the power to CHOOSE the wisest and good person to be the next President. The constitution has that written in there. Surprise eh!

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CrimsonUte | 4:27 p.m. May 21, 2008

None of these clowns represent me. Not even close. I typically vote Republican, but Bush has me fed up and McCain is even worse. I'll be closely examining other candidates. Mickey Mouse is high on my list right now.

Ray | 4:44 p.m. May 21, 2008

This is not a plaudit for McCain. This is a reflection that the other two are so dramatically worse that thinking Utahns have no other choice. It is vote for a moderate democrat (McCain) or for one of 2 radical left-wingers... or throw your vote away on Paul

Stewart | 4:49 p.m. May 21, 2008

I wonder how this poll would have turned out if they had thrown a third party candidate into the question. For example: Obama, McCain, or Un-named Third Party Candidate. I am betting that it would come out divided almost evenly between the three here in Utah.

Shocked! | 4:54 p.m. May 21, 2008

I am absolutely stunned that 60 per cent of Utah voters would vote for a Republican!

Who would have seen that coming?

Nameless Republican would win this state without a problem.

Stymie | 5:01 p.m. May 21, 2008

Why has McCain allowed lobbyists who work for Saudia Arabia, the country that produced the terrorists that attacked on 911, to run his campaign? Other lobbyists on McCain's payroll work for dictatorships that deny human rights. And all the while he projects himself as a "maverick" fighting against lobbyists. He was also against torture, before he was for it. That seems to be the definition of hypocrisy. I could never vote for McCain after the flip flops he's clearly made during this year. Obama is the only candidate who really represents change.

Like Sheep to the Fold | 5:01 p.m. May 21, 2008

We should change Kneejerk's name to just Jerk, which would be a better fit. Yes, indeed, I am one of those sheep who responds when hearing the buzz words gays, guns, God, murder of the innocent in the womb and even after they leave the womb (partial-birth abortion), patriotism, surrender, capitulation, etc. Hey, you Dems, put away your talking points i.e.--electing McCain is like giving President Bush a third term. It just ain't gonna fly. Although I have thus far been unable to muster up much enthusiasm for John McCain (he wasn't my first choice), in the 5+ months before the general election, John McCain will establish himself as his own man and straying conservative sheep like me will all return to the fold. When considering the alternatives--Hillary and Barack, John McCain will appear to be a blessing sent directly from the realms of glory. You called it right--Genghis Khan would be preferable to either Hillary or Barack.

Utah Valley Resident | 5:08 p.m. May 21, 2008

By virtue of the fact that we have so many voters are turning out to vote for Barack and Hillary, it appears that it wouldn't matter if Lucifer himself were the final democrat nominee...they would vote for him as well. This democrat primary is such a hoax on the American political scene. We don't have a soverign nation because we are borderless. No one has a clue how many inhabitants are in this borderless contiguous 48....trust me. The census is a completely unreliable source of information. McCain must get a conservative on his ticket and promise the people that he will be a one term president, and will do all within his power to straiten out the messes we have facing in this country. We have far too much government and if the democrats gain contol of the White House, we are in dire straits, with the likes of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid at the helm of the U.S. Congress. These two knuckleheads have stonewalled any reasonable approach to energy policy, and a myriad of other important issues that they refuse to address because of the litmus test of far left radical agenda, they then blame the President.

Re: Like Sheep to the Fold | 5:11 p.m. May 21, 2008

John McCain is his own man? That's a good one. Is that why he rants against lobbyists while lobbyists who work for Saudia Arabia, the country that produced terrorists who attacked us on 911, run his campaign? So you'd rather vote for someone who has ties to terrorist countries than a man like Obama who has none? What's your reasoning?

The Day After | 5:25 p.m. May 21, 2008

How quick Utah Mormons are to forget! When Romney was running against McCain, McCain was worse than the worst Democrat. Now they love him. When will Utah Mormons wake up and realize that the National Republican Party will not show them respect until they demand it. Mormons will continue to be second class citizens to the base of the Republican Party.

If Mormons would unite and vote in block (members, you don't need your Church leaders to tell you to do this), they could demonstrate their power throughout the intermountain West. Mormon numbers are large enough in several Western states to swing presidential elections one way or the other. ONLY when their power is demonstrated can they demand equality from the Republican party. But they would rather play lapdogs to the Republican Party. ARISE IN POWER AND DEMAND RESPECT!!! Vote for Obama and send a letter to the National Republican Party explaining that you did so because of the disrespect Republican candidates and the core of the Republican party showed towards your faith. Only then will you gain their respect.

Anonymous | 5:26 p.m. May 21, 2008

Frankly, I find Senator John McCain to be a bit on the creepy side.

Capt. Smash | 5:38 p.m. May 21, 2008

Go ahead and vote for McCain you know the:

Straight Talk Express!

1.Your sons will get drafted for war with Iran, this how we get out of Iraq.

2.$12.00 a gallon gasoline for your Trucks and SUVï¿½s, more wars for oil.

3.Your homes will loose 50% more of there value, thatï¿½s your dumb fault you bought it you can loose it.

4.Father of the next great Depression in America

5.If you get sick thatï¿½s your fault. No Health Care not the Governments Job.

6.Pardons Bush and Channey for lying about WMDï¿½s and Al-Qaeda in Iraq

GOP are the real terrorist Bush invaded a country that has not only hurt or economy and our standing around the world it did not even have WMDï¿½s. Go figure! Oil was 25.00 dollars a barrel pre-invasion today it is 133.00 a barrel today. The GOP likes to talk tough they talk the talk but they well not walk the walk.

Why I am a republican | 6:14 p.m. May 21, 2008

Just for equal time sake, I think someone should explain the real reasons we need good conservative leaders instead of liberal leaders.
#1: Freedom from abusive taxation. Who is the only president to give us tax relief? Liberals never met a tax they don't love! Every Democrat candidate has stated, the first thing they will do,if elected, is to raise taxes! Tax and spend!

#2: Freedom to bear arms! Our second amendment rights are in danger whenever a liberal is in power. Who cares? You should if you love freedom.

#3: Freedom for unborn not to be murdered. How can anyone defend this ugly evil? Prochoice= ultimate selfishness.

#4: Freedom to choose our own healthcare. If we get govt. health care we will lose our freedom. It is a myth that some do not have health care (county hospitals). It will bankrupt our country.

#5: Freedom from terrorism. Does anyone really believe Obama can stop them by "negotiating".

#6: Freedom for families to be families. Traditional families are being attacked by liberals.

These are just a few reasons why we should be wise and vote for a conservative.

Re: Capt. Smash | 7:12 p.m. May 21, 2008

I won't try to correct all the errors in your comments, except one. The only reason we have $133. a barrel oil is because the liberals won't allow oil exploration or new refineries ("might" harm the environment). We do not have an oil shortage! It is in Alaska and off shores. Go take an economics course. Suppy and demand! What do you think will happen to the price of anything if the demand goes up and the supply goes down?
I have no faith that the liberals can solve ANY problem in our country!

James | 8:43 p.m. May 21, 2008

And this is news! It could be Fred Flintstone running republican and Utahns would sway; put religion on top of that and there is no doubt. Yes no thinking aloud in Utah as we have been conditioned by the machine that watches over us.

Does it matter | 9:18 p.m. May 21, 2008

That Mcan't has a mother who hates mormons.

Betsy | 10:52 p.m. May 21, 2008

I am a registered Independent in the state of Utah. I will not vote for either candidate. Neither party represent what I believe in. I want a candidate that remembers what the constitution stands for.

You have one candidate who spends more time with Dems than Republicans. The Republican "family values"party that nominates a candidate who cheated on his first wife to land a trophy rich wife. Yeah he is the epitome of family values. He voted against the marriage amendment.

Then you have a candidate who wants to negotiate with evil. Who wants to run for Prom King of the New World Order. To Surrender the US to the UN.

Another candidate I would have had more respect if she had left when her husband embarrassed her before the whole country. How does staying with him depict strength ?

Duke Nukem | 7:41 a.m. May 22, 2008

John McCain is like a loose cannon.

I can see why the other loose cannons on this blog are attracted to this type.

what's the secret? | 8:41 a.m. May 22, 2008

John McBush is willing to release his medical records that show the numerous cancer treatments he has had.
He refuses to release his psychiatric records that most certainly would reflect the results of a person in a POW condition.

Though I respect his terrible experience in Vietnam, I see this refusal as a red-flag.

Capt. Smash | 10:44 a.m. May 22, 2008

To the suppoters of McCain and the GOP

I have four important questions for Bush, McCain and the GOP!

1. Is Iran stronger or weaker since Bushï¿½s invasions of Iraq?

2. Has Osama bin Laden been killed or captured since Bushï¿½s invasion of Iraq?

3. Are we paying less for gas now or before Bushï¿½s invasion of Iraq?

4. Is our economy better of now or before Bushï¿½s invasion of Iraq?

If you answer these questions truthfully, is there any way you want to continue down the same foreign policy blunders of the last seven years?

I started to think that Utah was comming of age. I wish all of you that support the Republicans think this time before you vote.

Well McCain it is and 12.00 dollar a gallon gas!

Capt. Smash | 11:31 a.m. May 22, 2008

I hope McCain picks Huckbie as a VP at least it will get most of Utah people thinking before they choose.

Don't Worry... | 11:34 a.m. May 22, 2008

The GOP could run the Devil himself, and Utah would vote overwhelmingly for him. Oops, I think they already did,twice, and sure enough, we complied.

very peculiar people | 11:45 a.m. May 22, 2008

Isn't funny that you cannot find one single person willing to say:
"Yes, I voted the Bush/Cheney ticket - and proud of it!"

Just like you cannot find anybody who listens to The Rush Limbaugh Show either.

Wake up Utah!!! | 12:06 p.m. May 22, 2008

You need to vote for Obama. My prediction is...if McCain wins, he will most likely be re-elected and serve 8 years. If you vote for Obama, chances are he will only be in office for one term, leaving the door open for your golden boy Willard Mitt Romney.

think about it....

Anonymous | 12:30 p.m. May 22, 2008

Why do you suppose it is that Utahns blindly support John McCain even though he won't release his psychiatric records, which hold clues to the effect of his Vietnam captivity?

You would think ANYBODY would want to know the psychological profile of the most powerful man in the world.

About John McCain | 12:33 p.m. May 22, 2008

There are behaviors associated with the candidate that would be consistent with a diagnosis of PTSD. Author Robert Timberg mentions McCain's intense explosions of anger --- a hallmark sign of lingering mental trauma from war -- in his book "John McCain: An American Odyssey." Timberg describes the episodes as "an eruption of temper out of all proportion to the provocation." Timberg, who McCain has said "knows more about me than I do," wrote that McCain's sudden fury is a result of Vietnam coming "back to haunt him." McCain has himself described having an adverse reaction to the sound of jangling keys, which reminds him of his Vietnam jailers. McCain also told doctors that during solitary confinement he had strayed pretty "far out" and had referred to himself as "mentally deteriorating."

Capt. Smash | 1:42 p.m. May 22, 2008

hERE IS SOME GOOD NEWS ON MCCAIN

Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin is catching grief for suggesting John McCainï¿½s family history of military service makes the presumptive Republican presidential nominee unfit to be commander-in-chief.

Harkin, who has a history of embellishing his own military record, told Iowa reporters last week that McCainï¿½s background as the son and grandson of Navy admirals creates a ï¿½dangerousï¿½ situation because he can only view the world through the prism of the military.

ï¿½He has a hard time thinking beyond that,ï¿½ Harkin said, according to The Des Moines Register. ï¿½I think heï¿½s trapped in that. Everything is looked at from his life experiences, from always having been in the military, and I think that can be pretty dangerous.ï¿½

Anonymous | 1:44 p.m. May 22, 2008

Senate Republicans have broken with President Bush to help Democrats add support for veterans and the unemployed to a bill paying for another year of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

The 75-22 vote also added billions of dollars in other domestic funds such as heating subsidies for the poor and money for fighting wildfires to the $165 billion for the military operations overseas.

...The huge tally in the Senate was driven by $15.6 billion over two years to extend unemployment benefits by 13 weeks and more than $50 billion over the upcoming decade to provide returning Iraq war veterans with sharply increased college aid.

Both Sens. Obama and Clinton voted in favor of the bill. Sen. McCain skipped the vote (as did Sens. Tom Coburn and Ted Kennedy).

What's up with these GOP's? | 1:59 p.m. May 22, 2008

Oh, great!

First a recovering alcoholic as president (we all know you can NEVER trust an alcoholic) and now the GOP is solidly behind a "mentally deteriorating" (John McCain's own words) presidential candidate.

arc | 7:11 a.m. May 23, 2008

I will likely vote for McCain, unless he picks Huckabee for VP. That would still be hard to swallow. I still think McCain needs Romney for VP to pick up voters worried about the economy.

Anonymous | 1:10 p.m. May 25, 2008

I, as a Utahn.. do not endorse this title...

Concerned | 10:47 p.m. May 25, 2008

In 2004 more Utahns voted for George Bush to be president (71.5 percent according to elections.utah.gov) than for marriage to be defined as between a man and a woman (Constitutional amendment 3 passed with 65.9 percent, same source).

Whether it be politics or religion or both, that's alarming.

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