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Utah Demo, 18, elected delegate to convention

bravo | 6:55 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

Its not easy being a Democrat in Utah. We need young people who aren't blind followers and can become leaders. I applaud Jordan for resisting the Utah herd mentality and supporting the party of regular families as opposed to the party of millionaires.

Kenneth in Texas | 7:32 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

Congratulation, and good work, Jordan. It is great to see people this young so involved in the political process. The apparent apathy of so many is perhaps more dangerous to the future of our democratic institutions than what political party one allies with. Keep up the good work!

Thank you, Jordan! | 8:12 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

It's good to see that there ARE young people who are involved in the community!

I applaud you for recognizing the gerrymandering that took place in the "blue districts" of Utah, which split them to make voting difficult. Thanks for getting some action there, and hopefully, our legislature will grow in Democracy so that the districts can be reshaped to reflect their constituencies.

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Anonymous | 8:30 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

John Edwards and John Kerry are millionaires. Elitist Hollywood has money flowing fast and morals free. Obama wants to raise taxes and thinks government knows best. Welcome to your democratic party.

John | 8:38 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

I applaud his involvement, but hope that as he matures and learns he will see the failures of the liberal policies and become a staunch conservative.

kev | 8:57 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

so bush and McCain are not rich and get all their money from the rich the only difference is they only care about getting the rich richer

kev | 9:04 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

I meet Apollo at the state convention he is an incredible young man

bdg | 9:48 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

kev... where is your proof. You are sounding like a parrot!

Dave | 9:49 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

Congratulations Apollo...don't let the convention depress and discourage you too much!!!

wtg | 10:21 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

It's great to see people (of any age!) who get past the apathy and the feeling that "nothing I do will make a difference anyway", and who get involved in the community. Way to go, Jordan!

RWW | 10:45 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008

"he will see the failures of the liberal policies"??? Spoken like a true 'ditto head'.

Are we supposed to believe the Bush administration policies over the last 7+ years are examples of successful conservative policies"

Oh Yes... bdg,

Bush and McCain are both millionaires according to the last financial statements they filed. McCain has net assets of between $20 million and $32 million, making him the seventh wealthiest member of the Senate. His wealth is tied to Cindy Hensley McCain, his second wife and heiress to Hensley & Co., a major Anheuser-Busch distributor.

Why not? | 1:15 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

He has as much experience as their nominee...

Utah Resident | 2:12 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

Thank You, the Gerrymandering of this State was one of the most notorious examples in the country. Utah: The One Party State, Whether You Like it or Not.

Why why not? | 2:23 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

At least he doesn't represent the old war-monger geezer with the comb over. Where were McCain's conservative values when he was cheating on his first wife and dumping her for the younger richer wife? Class act. Our nation is so much worse off thanks to the last 8 year's administration, and the Republicans are promising more of the same.

MY SLC | 3:31 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

Eight years ago, then Governor George W. Bush revealingly joked about his backers at the 2000 Al Smith Dinner:

"This is an impressive crowd - the haves and the have-mores," Bush said, adding, "Some people call you the elites; I call you my base."

to: Why why not | 3:39 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

"old war-monger geezer"? How original....and he doesn't have a "comb over". If you can't identify a comb over correctly, how can you identify things more salient to the discussion?
The article was about getting involved at a young age, and the young man in the article has certainly done that. I don't agree with his choices, but he is certainly involved and not one of those who have lost their minds in video games or partying every night.

Anonymous | 3:50 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

How does the saying go? Oh yeah, ï¿½if your not a liberal when your 20 your heartless, if your not a conservative when your 40 your brainless.ï¿½ A lot of brainless people out there.

MY SLC | 3:52 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

Isn't the GOP Neocons / K Rove trying to label Obama as an elitist now?

I would rather have an educated man who is smart the president than somebody I would feel comfortable to have a beer with at the corner bar.

Americans: this is real! It is not us or them it is US the USA we need somebody smart in the presidency and congress.

Hey Anonymous | 4:27 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

Or in the case of BushCheney et al, both heartless AND brainless...

Oh Please | 4:33 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

Good for you, Jordan. Don't listen to these Conservatives (what are they conserving, anyway?). No Conservative has EVER taken this country forward in any meaningful way. Harding, Hoover, W Bush . . . where do they get these candidates, anyway?

Candace Carter | 4:43 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

I am so proud of Apollo! I best freinds with his older sister and he has always been on the right track. You better keep your eye on him, he is going to do great things in his future. He is definately one of a kind and I wish there were more people out there who were as dedicated and ambitious as he is. Great job on the great things that you have accomplished at your young age. Keep up the great job and I will see you soon.

DR Don | 7:00 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

"Harding, Hoover, W Bush . . . where do they get these candidates, anyway?"

From the exact same place the Democrats get theirs - from the ranks of professional politicians.

Mr. R | 8:36 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

I had the good fortune to teach Apollo a long time ago, and he was always a handful. A great kid who was always asking questions, which made teaching "the masses" more difficult. I couldn't be more proud of him, seeing how he turned out. Finding ways to get involved in his community of Copperton, and I'm sure it won't be too long before we see him doing things on a much larger stage. No matter what his political affiliation, it's wonderful to see someone engaged in something a little more challenging and important than Wii and skateboarding.

Way to go, Apollo!

Helpful Hints | 10:19 p.m. Aug. 21, 2008

Way to go Jordan. Too bad you're not a girl. You could have had a one on one meeting with Bill Clinton. That is, after the secret service (and Bill) frisked you.

Being a guy you'll probably have to settle for a handshake with Barney Frank.

Hide your iPod and wallet if you meet Al Sharpton. Don't look Robert Waxman in the eye. The same with Barbra Streisand.

Big Sis | 7:52 a.m. Aug. 22, 2008

Apollo,
Iam so proud of the adult you are becoming! Keep up the good work! Don't let anyone bring you down for what you believe in. Be a leader, not a follower.

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