Author Archives: DN Editor
Commentary by Richard Piatt KSL-TV If you watched results of the presidential election unfold on television this past Tuesday, as most people did, it was probably just a little like watching a competitive sports game, full of suspense and anticipation. … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Republican Gov. Gary Herbert has won his race to serve his first full term in office. Herbert had faced Democratic challenger Peter Cooke and was the heavy favorite in a state that has not elected a … Continue reading
The Utah Colleges Exit Poll has surveyed Utah voters as they left polling places in Utah throughout Election Day. More than 500 student interviewers fanned out to 130 polling locations. Here are first results. Complications with data entry have resulted in some … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch defeated his Democratic challenger in Tuesday’s general election, securing a seventh, and what he says will be his final, term in office. Hatch faced Scott Howell in a state that hasn’t elected … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — After months of campaigning, debating and cutting commercials in one of the highest profile races in Utah, Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love and Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, agree on one thing — their trust in Utah … Continue reading
The following blog entry by The Washington Post’s Greg Sargent was reported Friday in “The Plum Line.” “The internet is alive with speculation that the secret source Harry Reid claims to have on Mitt Romney’s tax returns is Utah industrialist … Continue reading
Spiritual leaders will give invocations and benedictions each day at the Republican National Convention. Will Mitt Romney ask anyone from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to offer a blessing? Romney, who will be the first Mormon nominated … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Democrat Peter Cooke is challenging Gov. Gary Herbert to seven debates around the state prior to the November election. Fair and balanced debates are a historical part of democracy and provide voters with the information they … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Mike Winder invited the fictional Richard Burwash into the Salt Lake County mayoral Republican debate Wednesday night, and Mark Crockett made sure he stayed awhile. While responding to a question about which GOP candidate has the … Continue reading