Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz continued to make the case for GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney in a brief speech at the Republican National Convention this afternoon in Tampa, Florida. The lawmaker touched on common conservative themes, like limited government.
Tonight at the Republican National Convention, it will be Utah’s turn in the sun, even if there’s not much sun to be had in Tampa, Florida, with a storm making its way through the region. KCPW’s Jeff Robinson spoke with Utah Republican Party Chairman Thomas Wright, who joined him from the convention.
A debate over Salt Lake County’s debt load has emerged in the opinion pages of The Salt Lake Tribune, with outgoing County Mayor Peter Corroon writing an op-ed accusing Mark Crockett, the Republican candidate hoping to replace him as mayor, of distorting the facts. Crockett responded with his own op-ed over the weekend, saying Corroon is missing the point about reducing county spending.
While the LDS Democrats caucus started in Utah, Mormon Democrats from across the nation are formally meeting for the first time at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 4th. Leaders from the group hope the gathering will attract new members to their party. KCPW’s Charlotte Duren reports.
Today on the show, we spoke with Josh Light of PoliticIt.com, which tracks candidates’ digital influence online, followed by Democratic Utah Congressman Jim Matheson
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney remains defiant in the face of criticism from Democrats and other GOP figures alike that he should release more of his tax returns. But now, the candidate is trying to make the conversation about his charitable contributions, including donations to the LDS Church. Every Friday, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for The Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.
As more develops on the status of Tropical Storm Isaac, Republicans continue to prep for next week’s GOP National Convention in Tampa, Florida. KCPW’s Charlotte Duren talked with Utah Republican Party officials attending the event about the potential hurricane threat and the preparations still underway.
The Republican National Committee announced Tuesday that Saratoga Springs Mayor and Congressional candidate Mia Love will speak at the GOP’s convention in Tampa, Florida next week. KCPW’s Charlotte Duren has more on what speaking at the convention could mean for her campaign.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says it’s sticking with its friends this election, and Democratic Utah Congressman Jim Matheson is one of them. Matheson received the chamber’s endorsement at the Grand America Hotel this Tuesday. Rob Engstrom, its national political director, says endorsements are based on voting records.
With the November election just a few months away, Republicans are ramping up their campaigns in Utah. Just one day after a visit from House Speaker John Boehner, another high profile Republican paid the state a visit Thursday. Senator and former Presidential nominee John McCain came to rally support for Utah Congressional candidate Mia Love. KCPW’s Charlotte Duren reports.
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