Comments about ‘Utah's red will stand out in sea of blue’

I am glad Jason Chaffetz won. I look forward to him representing Utah in DC.

Becareful what you wish for, you may get it! If a few years, you might not like what you got today!

I agree, wonder what he finally ended up spending? I know he had a shoestring budget. Just goes to show - it can just be about the candidates' beliefs and not always their pocketbook.

We're in great company- Ok, Ky, Tn, West Va, that's just great. Feel pride Utahn's?

- at least SLC is BLUE!

Too bad we can't get this Democrat out of office. We need all the Republicans we can get to Washington to balance out the increasing radical democrats large numbers! He is no Nancy Pelosy, but believe me that Matheson votes with the Dems and against conservatives the vast majority of the time. I have personally met him and asked him the touch questions and He does NOT represent true conservative values as he would have you believe!

You are part of the Dem-dominated congress which sports the worst-ever approval rating. Talk about a do-nothing Congress, Pelosi/Reid have set a new standard in America for being totally unproductive because they lack any semblance of leadership and direction. Face it, this congress has been pathetic.

Chaffetz...

'I will fight tooth and nail every step of the way to reject socialism.' Not even yet to day one and already demonstrating that he doesn't get it. The 'socialism' mantra was just another cheap negative moniker of the McCain campaign, distorting the message of our new president. Get over the fight each other attitude and work together, GET SOMETHING DONE' and stop drawing lines in the sand or we'll be saying bye-bye to you next time.

Too bad Hatch and Bennett weren't up for re-election. With their shameful vote for the bailout, putting a heavy burden on us tax-payers & for once again selling us out, I was successful in convincing alot of Republicans in that area it was time to oust them out. Unfortunately, people's memories don't serve them too well and when it comes to re-election time, they would've probably forgotten and vote the same two establishment, socialist Senators in again. Ahhhhh!

This article should have been about how the incumbents still win all of the time. That is what stands out in this election. Jason Chaffetz is the exception and he should be congratulated for his defeat of an incumbent Congressman and a weak Democrat opponent. It is significant that voters in Utah's 3rd district were willing to buck the trend of electing the same old incumbents, and get someone new into office. Good on them.

We can be comforted in knowing that we live in a State where the majority of people are still sane and didn't fall for the "hope and change" propaganda. Congratulations Jason Chaffetz. Now you can spend 2 years in Washington watching the Democrats have their way. Do you think they're going to listen to you? Doubtful. Hang in there though.

When I first saw the title of this article, I thought it had something to do with the U. of Utah vs. BYU rivalry.;-)

We have a president who has espoused Christian values but has acted in an arrogant, aggressive way that seems at odds with Christian behavior, and has ruined reputation overseas. The Republican party has been irresponsible in economic issues, and has allowed the neo-conservative element to rule the day. Enough already!

It is a good idea to change the driver of the ship. True, this time everything will be driven by the Democrats, but the past 6 years have been extreme the other way. I'm looking forward to a new emphasis and more moderate thinking. It won't be easy because we have many problems, but as a moderate Republican who voted for Obama in a Republican state, I'm looking forward to something different. Having a person of color at the helm of our country gives a good message to the oppressed people of the world. Obama will bring a different perspective than a rich man's son who has no idea of the concerns of the populace.

HOORAY!

I guess one way to get rid of partisanship is to have a tyrannical reign where you have no opposition. Welcome to the USSA. The American experiment is dead.

Republicans going to Washington this time means we have no voice. Democrats rule in large majorities. As one of the experts said last night...it doesn't matter what the republicans think. They'll vote on the floor of the house and senate but will have no control. So for Utah, we chose badly. We should have picked a democrat or two (beyond Matheson) who is "conservative" but acceptable to us.

BTW...I predict many of you will be voting for Obama when he runs for re-election. It takes a long time for brain washing, bigotry, and group think to wear off....but it does eventually.

How can Congress do anything when the Senate and Executive branch slap everything down? I think you should put somee of that blame on the Republican led government. What happened to the first six years when the Repubs owned the House, Senate, Judiciary and Executive branches? How much did they do for the people in the years they had total control? They didn't, they took from the people and gave to the top 10 percent. Public funds were cut left and right but companies like Exxon and Haliburton had record profits. Small businesses were closing in record numbers...did Bush bail them out? Nope, but he sure took care of his buddies on Wallstreet(who are still partying on our dime). People have lost everything to this administration and you conservatives keep spouting rhetoric that should have died with Reagan. Society cannot survive with this imbalance of wealth and power, we will crumble unless we figure it out, look at Rome and Egypt, we are closely following in their footsteps. Education is the key, turn off the TV and read a book. Keep kids from polluting their minds with garbage, teach them about life not fantasy (movies and games).

At least we are rid of the worst president in US history!!! Now we will hear about his "Legacy" Ha!

Sheep!

And you think Bennett & Hatch do? They were both asked not to vote for the bail out, but they ignored what the people wanted and voted with their party. Talk about voting along party lines, at least Matheson votes what he thinks is right not what his party thinks. We need to get Bennett & Hatch out of office. They have lost touch with what they were sent there to do. They are part of the problem not the solution.

Last I checked, more states were "red" than blue.

Jason Chaffetz will have good company.

Chaffetz was excited to be Utah's newest member of Congress. "I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work right now. It's an honor and privilege to represent Utah to Washington, and not Washington to Utah."

He added, "I give my congratulations to President-elect Obama. To the extent that he is right, I will be supportive. But I am not elected to be a supporter, but a check and balance." Chaffetz added, "I will fight tooth and nail every step of the way to reject socialism."

Um, okay, Super-Dell. Why are you so scared of Democrats to the length you will call them socialists? People know better and will see through the lies and doublespeak. You are elected to represent the people of Utah, not to be a check-and-balance against an enemy. Find a way to work within the Congress you are elected to, and get things done. Otherwise, we will yank you home in 2 years.