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The only race she worries about is the one for mayor

george | 6:28 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Ok, I follow the story, but how can she properly represent her constituency and not support President Obama?

I guess, then | 7:24 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

That the writer asked all the questions about race, since Ms. Love's responses were addressing race. And the writer starts off the story talking about a scantily-formed argument of discrimination, instead of qualifications of a candidate for mayor. So I'm left to deduce that it's the media who continues to foment an argument about race, by planting seeds of discrimination. And I guess that when she's elected, and someone doesn't like her policy, this writer can come back with a wonderful retort, "Well, I guess it WAS about race."

See how the media baits the discussion? And keeps the separation going? This woman should be defined by who she is-an American (her words, and I agree), by her qualifications, and her plans for the city. Race should not be center of the discussion. I feel bad for her, because ultimately, if race does enter the discussion in a negative or condemning way, Ms. Love will be the victim of a calculated move by a biased media.
Good luck, Ms. Love. You look like a charming woman, concerned for her community. I could get to know you, appreciate you and vote for you.

Cool! | 7:34 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Great outlook.
Good luck!

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Anonymous | 7:40 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Her "constituency" is comprised of the people of Saratoga Springs. Not people of "color".

I'm really impressed with Mia. I hope she does well!

re: george | 7:47 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

She didn't say she doesn't support Obama, she said she didn't agree with him politically. There is a big difference. If I am not mistaken, there is a good chunk of the United States (probably about 30-40% depending on the issue) that doesn't agree with him politically. Does that mean they don't support him as President? Absolutely not!

homers | 7:56 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

George - what constituency are you referring to? I will just about guarantee you that people in Saratoga Springs did not vote for Mr. Obama in any great numbers. She sounds like a very thoughtful and independent person. She can appreciate the fact that Americans have become color blind enough to elect a black president without feeling that she has to endorse him because he is black or that she has to agree with him politically - that seems to be what I gleaned from the article. Her constituency would be the people of Saratoga Springs.

Uncle Reality | 7:58 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Utah is really behind the game. It is 2009 and there has never been a black mayor of any Utah Municipality? Unbelievable.

Hair Care | 7:58 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

I believe Wal-Mart and Rite-Aid stock hair care and makeup products designed for all the beautiful races and skin tones that make up our wonderful human family.

See what I mean? | 8:10 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Good job, DN. You've effectively taken Ms. Love off the table. Where and how can we support her and her campaign? What are some of the things she plans to do as Mayor? Does she have other political aspirations? What does her husband do?Let's make this story about Ms. Love, not some race-baiting media agenda.

RE:Uncle Reality | 8:39 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Do you know how many black people have ran for Mayor in Utah? What is the percentage of black people in Utah?

@uncle reality | 8:54 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

There has never been a black mayor who is also female. Read the story completely.
George Garwood was the Mayor of South Ogden, and Tim Isom was Mayor of Sunset. Ironically none of the black mayors have been in Salt Lake City, the supposedly most enlightened city in utah according to liberals. The black candidates have the most success in traditionally conversative areas with larger LDS populations.
Considering only 1.2% of the entire state is Black, it is not surprising that there are not many black politicians. There are just not many blacks running for office in Utah. Those that do, usually get pretty good support, at least from Republicans anyways. How many elected black officials in Utah have come from the Dem party?
Sen James Evans was a Republican. The fact that he lost re-election must have been because he is black, and Dems could not support a black man in power. I asssume this, because Republicans voted for him and he lost to a Dem, and black politicians have recently said that people only oppose Obama because he is black. The same must be true for Evans as well.

South Ogden | 9:14 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

The Mayor of South Ogden is black, George Garwood. He was the first African-American Mayor in Utah. He's just completing his second term.

I believe that Sunset has a black mayor too, just a couple of years ago.

Re: Uncle Reality | 9:16 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Yes, why don't you find out how many Black People have ran for mayor in Utah and then you can pipe up with your unbelievable comment.

Anonymous | 9:17 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Re: Uncle Reality

The article says that she would be the first black woman to be mayor. I know of at least two other black mayors in Utah. One was in South Ogden and the other was in Sunset.

I (a white person) for one would like to see more minorities running for office in Utah. I think most people in Utah are not racist but I do think that most are ignorant in their belief of who the minorities really are. Many times most people see a minority in only the stereotypical way, such as a Hispanic doing landscaping, and jump to conclusions. I think it does wonders when intelligent people of the minorities stand up and help people realize that their assumptions are wrong.

I wish the best for Mrs. Love. If she is the best candidate, I hope she wins.

Saratoga Springs Resident | 9:22 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

I voted for Obama and for Mia Love.

Re; Uncle reality | 9:25 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Read the article a little more carefully -- it said she would become the first black woman (not first black) mayor in Utah. And yes, in 2009 there is still prejudice in America. I too would have liked to learn more about this candidate, but as I don't live in Saratoga Springs the main point of interest for me is that she is a pioneer of sorts in Utah politics. Good Luck to her!

please do | 9:33 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

a follow up report with her agenda, what she stands for, etc. I do love that she taught her 2 yr. old the pledge. By her comments she sounds well educated as well. We would love to read more on her and what she would do for her community.

Connecticut Resident, from Utah | 9:48 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Woo woo! You girl! I would vote for you if I lived there! I love how she says she stopped seeing herself as a black woman years ago, she's an american. I have never thought of myself as a white woman, just me. Our experiences and our political & religious views, our opinions, and most importantly our actions define who we are regardless of gender or race. Way to go Mia for acting upon what you believe in and getting involved to make a difference.

Go Mia! | 9:54 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

You are awesome. Lucky Saratoga Springs! Okay, I know it's emotional, but this seems like a great mom with good common sense and a lot of courage, and she has a rare profile to boot. That makes her a great candidate. Wishing her success.

Simmons | 9:57 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Her approach is refreshing in a world of excuses of why people of color cannot succeed. It's all about just going out there and doing it, not using race, discrimination, or whatever else to justify failure or lack of achievement. Best of luck to her.

"Love" It!! | 10:06 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

I always like when black people call themselves "American" instead of "African American". As a "Danish American", I've never once referred to my lineage. I'm no more American than any other citizen, regardless of skin color.

Totally Awesome Mia Love | 10:19 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Having attended City Council meetings and talked with Mia in person, I would hope people really got to know HER and not just look at "oh, it is a black-woman!" I agree with several other comments here... the DN missed the point when they wanted to focus on race/gender/[media imposed] biase/discrimination rather than real issues.

Afterall, the media is the anti-Christ.

@ george 6:28 am | 10:51 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

For your information, most of her constituency - like the rest of UT outside of Salt Lake City - probably does not support President Obama either. I guess we'll find out for sure depending on how many people vote for her.

Anonymous | 10:54 a.m. Sept. 17, 2009

I love her honesty and upbeat personality. It is nice to hear someone admit that education has indeed cut down on racism - this country, though not perfect in that respect, is remarkably high-opportunity and mostly racism-free, and it's nice that she can say so. It's also good and encouraging that she identifies as first and foremost "American," and that the Pledge of Allegiance is important to her in its current form.

Chris | 12:40 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

By writing story after story about how race "doesn't matter," the media is just making it more of an issue. If it doesn't matter, stop writing stories that wouldnt be written about someone of a different race. There would never be written a story about a white person saying they don't think their race is an issue. Stop making it an issue since we all claim to not want race to be an issue.

2nd to Super Dell | 12:50 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

I'm still writing Him in.

Bear Laker | 12:54 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Good story. I hope she does well. It pleases me that she is comfortable in Utah and that her neighbors treat her well. I really like her statement that she does not see herself as a black women but as an American. I think that is what her community sees, also.

Reason | 1:20 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Re: “Chris, 12:40”: I agree. It does seem rather odd that the story would focus more on her race than on her qualifications for the job. Still, it was a good story.

What is she? | 1:21 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

The article left me wanting. What is her political ideology? Democrat? Republican? Socialist? What is she? Yes, we know she's black, now can we move on? Is she a "victim" black with tons of baggage and an agenda for making reparations (OBAMA) or does she love America, is proud of America and does she support the US Constitution?

AB | 1:33 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Congratulations to Ms. Love, I hope she does well and is successful in all her endeavors. To most people she is an American who loves her community, her neighbors and wants to be involved in the shaping of her community, period. Race is not an issue for the VAST majority of this country, there are certain factions that HAVE to keep making it an issue and dragging it on to the forefront. Usually its leftist idiots like the media, Jimmy Carter, Rev.'s Jackson and Sharpton etc. Without race baiting they are out of a job and how dare they accuse the right of racism when it is apprently their hang up, not ours. I dont live in EM but I would absolutely vote for Ms. Love on her character alone, she seems to be a bright, intelligent concerned citizen who deserves the leadership role. Good luck to her!

AB | 1:36 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

I recognize that she is a bit of an anomoly, but her race shouldnt have even been an issue in this article, only her qualifications for leadership. To make it the main issue is despicable.

Where's... | 1:37 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Saratoga Springs?

apeman | 2:17 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

i am offended because i am in utah!

Leila | 2:32 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Well, Mia! I am not surprised to see you in this position! Do your best at it! That sweet husband of yours has to be an awesome support for you!
(I know, I know, you haven't won yet!)

Aria | 2:42 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Just an FYI
Mia Love and The City Council worked very hard to keep our taxes as low as they could during these poor economic times.

In Saratoga | 9:57 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

In all my dealings with Mia over the past 3 years, I have only seen a woman who loves her city and wants what is best for it. I hope she wins!

Ernest Hemple | 10:34 p.m. Sept. 17, 2009

Well, she tried to tell me that a bridge was going to be build, but I didn't believe her. I hope that they are successful.

GO Mia | 8:09 a.m. Sept. 18, 2009

I have known Mia for couple of months now, and she is trully a great cadidate with great ideas for the city. I wish her good luck!

Friend of Mia | 2:26 p.m. Sept. 18, 2009

I've gotten to know Mia through her work in the city. The answer to the question, is Mia a true conservative, is yes, and she absolutely supports constitutional principles of limited government and individual property rights. Here are two examples:

1) She and two other council members forced the city manager to reduce his proposed tax hike, and the three of them spent many hours going over the budget to successfully balance it and keep our property taxes as low as possible.

2) When a resident asked her a particular question about restricting the rights of property owners, Mia's response was, "First, let's ask, what is the proper role of government in this case?" She then went on to explain how the city should not restrict the rights of the general public on that issue.

To me, this shows her good judgment and maturity. I think she will make a fine mayor and a powerful representative of our city to the rest of the country.

Summer | 1:44 p.m. Oct. 4, 2009

She sounds like an amazing woman. Can't wait to hear more about her.

InquiringMind | 6:10 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009

Is Mia Love a Democrat or Republican?

Andrea | 9:19 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009

Thrilled that she won.

Winter | 12:29 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009

I cannot find anywhere on the web, or her site, where she is stated as being a Republican or Democrat. Maybe she is neither?

huh? | 8:33 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009

What does she do during the day? Employed outside the home?

Did she really believe that this mysterious force would remove the god statement in the pledge of allegiance? Sounds very gullible to me...
but then again she is in Utah after all.

Saratoga Springs was a neat place 50 years ago. I love the long range shot of Mt. Timpanogas. Brings back memories.
PS--
I would not vote for her because she sounds very very gullible.

Macpoetsgirl | 10:28 p.m. Nov. 4, 2009

Congratulations to Mayor Love. In the few city council meetings I have attended she has always shown great sense but most importantly great respect for how growth takes place without hurting the previous residents. Personally I don't even know if she is a Republican or Democrat. Since I'm a non partisan that doesn't matter to me. What matters is that she was the best candidate. She is articulate, smart, classy, a great listener and loves our city. Our community is mostly white but most importantly it's also mostly smart and educated. We don't vote based on color, gender or race. We voted for the BEST candidate. The country should take notice. You go girl!!! You deserve it!!! We love you as much as you love our city!!! Wishing you the best. I have never felt prouder of my community as I do today.

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