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'Little guy' says large campaign donations necessary

david jay | 9:11 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

I sorry but from where I sit (temporarily working part time not by choice), buying a vote is buying a vote. I know that human nature will always have a person want to do more for his friends. And with friends like Energy Solutions, the insurance industry, and several Utah based pyramid scheme specialists a lot of damage can be done. Philosophically this is wrong. But I guess the old saying is true, "some pigs are more equal than others."

I think you are climbing a slippery slope, Mr Governor.

Oh Please | 9:30 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

Only $50,000 from Wadsworth Construction in return for $137 million in contracts? I'd say Gary Herbert's going cheap. Wise up, Gary!

Mahershalalhashbaz | 10:52 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

The only way to have an honest politician is to vote only for those who take nothing from special interest groups. The money has to be raised from individuals, or use their very own money. Until that happens and pigs fly, there will be no change in gov't by the special interest groups, for the special interest groups. Never trust a politician who takes money from special interest groups, and never trust a dr who takes "bribes" from drug companies. Never trust a minsiter who gets paid to preach the gospel, which Jesus and his apostles did for free!

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How convenent! | 10:55 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009

"Herbert suggested he may change his mind [concerning capped campaign donations] noting he has "unique circumstances" now because of his pending election "that may cause me to reconsider down the road.""

Maybe after he is re-elected he will change his mind!

wallofvoodoo | 12:26 p.m. Oct. 23, 2009

Cap spending also.

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