Newspapers are dead... and nobody really cares about Orrin... or what he thinks anymore...

Your comment re: Dave Hansen is not accurate.

Dave Hansen has said:

I am running for Utah Republican Party Chairman because I believe my unique skills and extensive experience will help us accomplish the goal of strengthening our party and our candidates. I am not obligated to any candidates or elected officials and I will promote fairness and a level playing field for all Republican candidates and offices....

I will not accept any endorsement which has a specified or implied reciprocal response. I will accept endorsements from people because they are confident that I can serve as Chairman in a way they feel best benefits the party.

If I am fortunate enough to be elected, my policy will be the same next year as it is today. It is the candidates' responsibility to get themselves nominated and then it is my responsibility to have the party in the best possible position to help those Republican candidates win election in November. In all cases that means providing a "level playing field" for all pre-convention/primary candidates.