Having worked in politics and campaigns for many years, one issue that has troubled me the most is how foreign policy makers appear to be to the common voter – they don’t feel that they can connect to these abstract people and, therefore, ignore the issues of the day. One of the things I take [...]
Archive for the ‘Elections’ Category
Is the Caucus System good for our Democracy?
I have somewhat neglected to post my recent debate with Cherilyn Eagar on KRCL regarding the role (if any) the caucus system should play in our Democracy. Click here to listen to the debate!
How to Lose Friends and Damage People
It is rare that I use my blog as a forum to personally question the motives of a private individual, but I have grown tired of the actions of a few individuals associated with a particular, now defunct, campaign. One person, in particular, has gone out of their way to attack people and organizations I [...]
Why the Wheels Come off on Campaigns
As some of you may know, tomorrow is election day. Although nothing is certain, there is a strong correlation between campaign cohesiveness and campaign success. Yes, it is true that wild campaigns can be successful, and that disciplined campaigns can be unsuccessful, like most things in life, focus will generally succeed in the end. Below [...]
The Delegate System is Hurting our Democracy
Did you know that less that 10,000 people in Utah decide the political fate of the entire state? They, and they alone, will decide who will be the next Senator, House Representative, County Commissioner, and Sheriff, just to name a few. Every law that is written, every ordinance that is passed, every political idea, needs [...]
Why Wright is wrong – the cold hard facts about her electability
I have started to grow tired of Claudia Wright supporters calling me a liar for saying that she is not electable. On this very blog, individuals, some of whom I know personally and respect, have said that a grassroots upswell will carry her over the top, others have said that Democrats are tired of centrists [...]
The long awaited (?) post about Fair Boundaries
As many of you either knew or could easily figure out – I have been working for the Fair Boundaries Initiative over the past four months. Last Thursday, we finally submitted our signatures for final counting and, though nothing official has been released, I can tell you that we probably received half of our legally [...]
My Republican Girlfriend and the run-in with a Republican Lawmaker
So yesterday My Republican Girlfriend (MRG) was doing her job, going door to door to various businesses to inform them of the upcoming I-15 reconstruction in Utah County, when she happened to walk into a print shop that produces lawn signs. When she asked for the manager, one of the other customers in the room [...]
Endorsement – Carlton Christensen, Salt Lake City Council – District 1
Carlton Christensen, the Gentle Giant, has been a mainstay in west side politics for the past 11 years as District 1’s representative. Carlton’s work with many civic organizations, combined with his life long love of the district, not only shows his passion to serve, but also his effectiveness. I wholeheartedly support Carlton in his bid [...]
Congratulations West Jordan!
Your comically low voter turnout of 6.1% proves that you really do care about democracy! Yes, yes, it is an off year, and yes it is a primary, but good lord, average turnout was still above 10% for the valley. But, man, the extra 15 minutes of sleep were worth it. You know, it was [...]
