If there is one thing I can’t stand, it is when an individual or company purposefully tries to skirt the law by taking advantage of loopholes. The willful disregard for the rules to gain a buck simply makes me sick. One area where this is happening with a sad amount of regularity is in the construction industry. [...]
Archive for the ‘Democrats’ Category
Bills to Watch: HB 60 – Prohibiting Contributions During Special Session, P. Arent
As unpopular as it may sound, campaign contributions are a sort of necessary evil in our political system – there is simply no realistic way to run a campaign with out some sort of budget, and if contributions were not allowed, only the richest of the rich would be able to simply drop the $5,000-$30,000 [...]
Endorsement – Justin Miller for Salt Lake County Democratic Chair
When I first heard the news that current County Democratic Chair Weston Clark was not seeking another term, I was initially concerned. I have always been impressed with the drive and initiative the County Party has shown under Clark’s management, and to loose him as a leader could potentially spell disaster or, at the very least, stagnation [...]
Annual YDU Legislative Lunch
Come one, Come all! What: Young Democrats of Utah annual Legislative Caucus Lunch Where: Spruce Room, East Capitol Building, Utah State Capitol When: Friday, January 28th, noon Why: Free food and a chance to meet the people that represent you!
I’m A Becker Backer…Again!
It is very rare, being a Democrat in Utah, to help on a campaign that is successful. When you do work on a campaign, successful or not, you often do it because you believe in the candidate and think that they are the best person for the office. Oftentimes, however, citizens (and campaign workers) become [...]
Bills to Watch: SB 100 – Securities Whistleblower Program Act, B. McAdams
All too often, employees are privy to private information designed to help a company grow and expand. Often times secrets are necessary and, indeed needed to ensure that a company maintains a competitive edge. But in many industries, such as the financial industry, there is a fine line between keeping information private and being aware of knowledge that is [...]
Bills to Watch: HB 30 – Election Officials’ Funds, N. Hendrickson
Often times during the legislative session, wide reaching reform bills are split apart in an attempt to ensure that at least some reform takes place, even if it means that the greater concept has to sit back for a while. This can be a risky maneuver, however, as it sometimes means that you risk walking away [...]
Bills to Watch: HB 13 – Immunizations for Teen Mothers, J. Seelig
It seems that I always start my “Bills to Watch” series with Representative Jen Seelig (D-Salt Lake, District 23); I guess it is because she seems to constantly propose bills that are both good, and glossed over for more high profile issues. Well, this year is no different as Seelig has now proposed HB 13 – Immunizations for [...]
My Republican Wife and the Young Democrats of Utah Convention
Last Saturday, the Young Democrats of Utah met for their annual convention and My Republican Wife (MRW) wanted to participate in the festivities. Not missing an opportunity to have more slave labor for the convention, I welcomed her along for another helping hand. So, we climb aboard the aforementioned “Cheney” and headed on down. MRW [...]
Election Predictions
It is that time again, where less than half the population chooses who will lead everyone for the next two, four, and six years (depending on the election). Here are my predictions based on gut feeling, recent polls, and just a touch of hopeless optimism that people like liberals as much as I do. Nationally [...]