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Obama won't visit Utah, delegates told
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Jpjazz | 10:41 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
It's yet to be seen if these young people actually go to the polls and
vote. Its one thing to text and quite another to cast a vote
That's OK | 10:52 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Bush visited a few months ago, to raise money for his twin-brother McCain.
Utah's already in the hip pocket; there's no use for ANYONE to campaign here.
Utah's already in the hip pocket; there's no use for ANYONE to campaign here.
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wrz | 10:59 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Then the heck with him. We'll vote for someone else.
Besides which, Hillary needs a face lift.
Besides which, Hillary needs a face lift.
Lyman DeKoquonut | 11:02 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
First good news I have heard in years!
Big Surprise | 11:03 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Go figure.
Kyle | 11:13 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Gooooo Utes!!!!
Rubber stamp state | 11:25 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
That's what happens when your state votes overwhelmly one way - nobody
cares. You won't see McCain either; unless he needs to pick a few more
million dollars from the sheep.
No big deal | 11:32 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
The reality is the Utah only has five electoral votes.
Dave in Midvale | 11:32 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Sen. or Pres. Obama doesn't care about Utah and it's people and, if
elected, will never care.
Vote for JOHN MCCAIN and MITT ROMNEY.
BUT HERE IS A REALITY CHECK: We are seeing boasting from both sides that they have solutions regarding the economy and energy. BUT, both of these men are in the senate. Why aren't they at work IN THE GOVERNMENT RIGHT NOW solving these problems??? They don't have to be president to help the American People in these areas; thy can do it right now!!!
Vote for JOHN MCCAIN and MITT ROMNEY.
BUT HERE IS A REALITY CHECK: We are seeing boasting from both sides that they have solutions regarding the economy and energy. BUT, both of these men are in the senate. Why aren't they at work IN THE GOVERNMENT RIGHT NOW solving these problems??? They don't have to be president to help the American People in these areas; thy can do it right now!!!
Anonymous | 11:35 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
We should be able to text in our votes
DL Rupper | 11:42 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
What a shame. Obama doesn't need Utah's vote. Maybe he thinks
y'all love your guns and go to church too much. Boo hoo.
CP | 11:47 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
so what
Common Sense | 11:51 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I see Obama not coming to Utah as a good sign. I'm proud to live in a
state where a majority of the people have some common sense and are not blind
followers.
lost in DC | 11:56 a.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Big whoop! I doubt McCain will come either, unless it's to raise money.
The longer both stay away the better, we don't need the secret service
messing up traffic for security. Pebble Anderson and the SUWA already messed
traffic up enough.
ST. GEORGE | 12:09 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Sad, because Obama may get it better than McCain. National Security and
Economic Prosperity are dependent on Energy Indepence.
Right now America spends $700 billion every year on foreign oil. That's our money going overseas when it could be staying here. We have to stop this.
That's why I support the Pickens Plan. Search pickensplan. If you like what you see, please join me as a Pickens Plan supporter.
Right now America spends $700 billion every year on foreign oil. That's our money going overseas when it could be staying here. We have to stop this.
That's why I support the Pickens Plan. Search pickensplan. If you like what you see, please join me as a Pickens Plan supporter.
What?!?!? | 12:20 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
How will the sick in Utah ever be healed??
Racism in Utah | 12:22 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Since the civil rights movement, race has been our nation's "dirty
little secret"�an ugly, shameful reality swept under
the rug of polite discourse, emerging only in isolated, angry outbursts about
airport profiling, police brutality cases, and gangsta rap. Let's take that
issue out from under the rug�keeping that initial phase of
ignorance, lack of mutual understanding, and fear�and make
sure it dominates American politics for the next century.
Only by opening an embarrassingly one- dimensional dialogue on the most simple and wholly ignorant level can we ensure that we, as a nation, never get down to the deeper issues about race and identity that truly threaten to tear this country apart.
Who's with me?
Only by opening an embarrassingly one- dimensional dialogue on the most simple and wholly ignorant level can we ensure that we, as a nation, never get down to the deeper issues about race and identity that truly threaten to tear this country apart.
Who's with me?
nobama | 12:25 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
What I can't figure out is, why does he take all of these trips to
Montana?! It is a solid red state for one, and two, it only has 3 electoral
votes! Look it, he is down in the polls in blue state Pennsylvania with all of
it's 21 electoral votes! He is also behind in Florida,why not go there?
Maybe he plans on retiring from politics after this year's election.
Interloper | 12:27 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
The fact Sen. Obama does not have sufficient time in his hectic schedule to
visit Utah rightfully saddens his supporters there. But, it may be for the
better. Utah is likely one of the places where the senator's security
detail must be augmented because of heightened risk.
salt laker | 1:06 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Obama not coming to SLC....? Wow what a bummer! Cheer up, I bet he make time
to visit Castro District for a refill of his ben n jerry's chunky monkey
chocolate fudge cream!
nothing going for it | 1:07 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
More evidence of the lack of clout the state of Utah actually has.
Racism in...Utah??? | 1:28 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
If Utah is so racist, why did Barack Obama win the Utah Democrat primary?
The idea that Utah has more racism than other places, and the idea that Utah has a reputation for such, are bunk. I have lived in Utah, New England, and the Mid-Atlantic, and Utah is the least racist place I have been.
I have never heard anyone refer to Utah as a racist place--except anti-Mormons, who will criticize Utah and the Church for any reason, real or imaginary.
Check your facts next time, antis.
The idea that Utah has more racism than other places, and the idea that Utah has a reputation for such, are bunk. I have lived in Utah, New England, and the Mid-Atlantic, and Utah is the least racist place I have been.
I have never heard anyone refer to Utah as a racist place--except anti-Mormons, who will criticize Utah and the Church for any reason, real or imaginary.
Check your facts next time, antis.
Green Valley | 1:57 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Nobama, the reason obama likes Montana is because they have lots of sheep. We
sure don't need him.
Anonymous | 1:59 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Why would he? It would be a waste of time.
UT clearly prefers a senile old white man who sits on a beer fortune and prefers a younger wife who's a convicted druggie to the one he married before she had an accident. McCain is our man!
UT clearly prefers a senile old white man who sits on a beer fortune and prefers a younger wife who's a convicted druggie to the one he married before she had an accident. McCain is our man!
One Party Rule | 2:09 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Why should Obama show up? McCain will get at least 70% of the vote. If Romney is
on the ticket that figure might rise as high as 90%.
Utahns tend to vote like Soviets.
Utahns tend to vote like Soviets.
Golly | 2:25 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
It's too bad he doesn't visit Utah with a real eye to making a
difference. Perhaps we could actually help to give him some good things to think
hard about. If he really wanted to represent "We The People" he would
make time to visit every state and listen to them. Utah's not the only
state he won't visit. It's all about votes. It's the same old
same old. He's not going to change anything.
Cody | 2:23 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
What? I thought Obama could win Utah, At least that is what the Utah democratic
party keeps saying. I guess National dems aren't as delusional as Utah
Dems.
Anonymous | 2:27 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
He's probably not coming because he knows we Utahns can see right through
his messiah mystique...Obama is not going to usher in the second coming no
matter what he says.
laughing stock of the nation | 2:42 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
No matter what they do, Utah will always remain the laughing stock of the
nation.
It is also common knowledge how much racism exists here (not all that amusing).
Ever wonder why the Utah legislature refuses to honor Martin Luther King Day?
Guess.
It is also common knowledge how much racism exists here (not all that amusing).
Ever wonder why the Utah legislature refuses to honor Martin Luther King Day?
Guess.
Cuncabo | 2:55 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Doesnt he know that UTAH is the birth place of Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Anonymous | 3:02 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I so think he should still come to Utah. I mean I know a lot of all my friends
Aka the youth are behind him here. They all plan on voting for him. Him not
coming to Utah is just going to upset the people who stand behind him here.
Anonymous | 3:18 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Well it was sickening enough to see Bush grovel during his visit. Talk about
brown nosing
Karl | 3:20 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I am so happy that most of the above posters have really enjoyed the last eight
years, and want things to stay on the same highway again.
Could anybody do anymore harm to this country than Bush and his rich buddies?
Fear not, Utah will goose step to the polls to vote for Casper. All the churches will be happy then.
Could anybody do anymore harm to this country than Bush and his rich buddies?
Fear not, Utah will goose step to the polls to vote for Casper. All the churches will be happy then.
What??? | 3:24 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
He wants our votes, right -- or not? This is part of his "change"
plan? I guess so, other candidates have visited here. He's off to a good
start.
poor baby | 3:27 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
dear one party rule - interesting how you quickly surmize that anyone who
disagrees with you is a sheep - my experience is exactly the opposite
Anonymous | 3:34 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Reading some of the far-right wack-job comments on this blog - I think I'd
be afraid to visit this place.
Ute Fans | 3:44 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
You Ute fans are dreaming. BYU is the WAAAYYY better team.
So Sad | 3:59 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
I just think that it is sad how one candidate is always bashing on the other.
Both parties are guilty of it and I am not favoring one at all I just think it
was sad how one of the first things that happened when Obama named his VP choice
is the VP started to bad mouth McCain and then Romney goes to Denver to bad
mouth Obama. It is a sad day in the world when the only way you get ahead is to
knock someone else down. I always thought that a sign of a poor leader was one
who put others down to make him/her look better. This is not the first election
that this has happened and will most definately not be the last. I just think it
is extremely sad that there is so much bad mouthing and bickering amoung
candidates and what is even worse is that one of them will be the next
Presisent.(not Romney but McCain is guilty too of bad mouthing people) And it
will only get worse this election and in elections to come.
So Sad | 4:04 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
And it is also sad that the candidates inside each party were bad mouthing each
other and now when one wins the party the other turns around and supports them.
What a hypocrital time we live in.
"WinSum" | 4:16 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Big deal...shows his true side anyhow. So much about being a "different
politician." Only one person he cares about...
Denver, Colorado | 4:19 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Count your blessings Utah. We have to put up with Obama and the whole Democratic
offering.
Where's Utah? | 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Sorry, Utah--you just don't matter. Why would Obama come here anyway? To be
misunderstood by this mindless conservative base?The largely democratic state of Hawaii (in the middle of the Pacific) will cancel out the electoral votes you pledge to McCain, who by the way used to make fun of Mormons.
misunderstood by this mindless conservative base?The largely democratic state of Hawaii (in the middle of the Pacific) will cancel out the electoral votes you pledge to McCain, who by the way used to make fun of Mormons.
What good would it do? | 5:31 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Utah is going to be a landslide for McCain anyway, and everybody knows it. So
why spend the money to campaign here when it won't do any good? The
majority of Utahns aren't open minded enough to let it become a blue state.
Lewt | 5:43 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
So, you want it both ways. One party rule? Yup. Ten or twenty-to-one
registration? Yup. Then you mock the guy for NOT coming to UT to waste his time?
If he HAD come, you'd have mocked him for wasting his time being so foolish
to come at all. Someone must have been very cruel to all you hardcores.
To: Anonymous | 2:27 p.m. | 5:46 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
"He's probably not coming because he knows we Utahns can see right
through his messiah mystique...Obama is not going to usher in the second coming
no matter what he says."
Uhhh... Obama never made such a claim. It's the Republicans that keep comparing him to a "messiah" and insinuating that it is a bad thing to really like your party's candidate. Kind of ironic, given the saintly status Republicans have elevated Ronald Reagan to.
Uhhh... Obama never made such a claim. It's the Republicans that keep comparing him to a "messiah" and insinuating that it is a bad thing to really like your party's candidate. Kind of ironic, given the saintly status Republicans have elevated Ronald Reagan to.
Anonymous | 5:55 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
The guy's got too much class to come to a place where a bunch of
Limbaugh-freaks call home.
re:laughing stock of the nation | 6:05 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
That's funny, my kids get that day off every year at school AND
there's a major road in SLC named after Martin Luther King...I guess we
stupid, racist Utahns really ARE the laughing stock of the nation.
awesomeron | 6:17 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
All the more reason Not To Vote For Him.
To All Ute Fans | 6:51 p.m. Aug. 27, 2008
Harline and Collie are Still open!!!
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his groveling subjects in Denver, as he emerges from
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