Deseret Morning News and

Ogden Standard Examiner

recognize shift in Utah politics is underway

The November 21st issues of the Deseret Morning News and Ogden Standard Examiner have columns about the shift underway in Utah politics. These columns point to exit polling from the 2008 election and shifts in major metropolitan areas in Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico that preceded those states going blue in the 2008 election. Similar changes in voting patterns are now underway in Utah.

Nothing demonstrates Utah is becoming more friendly to Democrats as dramatically as Obama's win in Salt Lake County, Congressman Matheson's success throughout the vast majority of counties in his district, and Mayor Corroon's landslide reelection victory and other Democratic gains in Salt Lake County.

Please help us build on this year's momentum by making a donation today to the Utah Democratic Party. Together we can make the change to Utah politics the Deseret Morning News, Odgen Standard Examiner and others believe is underway a reality.

Utah Democratic Party

Press Releases

Democrats unveil “Utah Common Values” project
SALT LAKE CITY – As the fall political campaign enters the homestretch, the Democratic Party of Utah has unveiled its “Utah Common Values” campaign. The multi-faceted, long-term project is intended to demonstrate that the Party and its candidates have more in common with LDS voters than does the current Republican Party of Utah.
Press Release · Oct 28, 2008

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News Articles

Education faces 5 - 10% cut
Education could face up to 10% cuts next fiscal year due to hardships generated by the Bush recession. The Deseret Morning News is reporting teacher bonuses and money allocated for merit pay are already facing delays. To read the full story click here:
News Item · Utah Democratic Party · Nov 22, 2008

Senator Pat Jones honored by Salt Lake Chamber
Senator Pat Jones received the Athena Award at the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce's annual Women & Business Conference. For the full story click here:
News Item · Utah Democratic Party · Nov 21, 2008

Utah County school districts see increase in free/reduced price school lunches
Utah County school districts are seeing some increase in students qualifying for free/reduced cost school lunches. While unemployment is still lower than the national average, this is another sign the Bush recession is beginning to hit Utah. Click here to read full Daily Herald article:
News Item · Utah Democratic Party · Nov 21, 2008

Shurtleff contribution raises questions
Mark Shurtleff's receipt of a $10,000 donation from company shortly before writing endorsement for their product raises questions. Click here for full Salt Lake Tribune story:
News Item · Utah Democratic Party · Nov 20, 2008

Number of uninsured children in Utah grows
A new report shows the number of uninsured children grew by 21% between 2003 and 2005. Congressman Matheson is reiterating his support for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and questions whether the Utah legislature is adequately funding the program. For links on some local articles on the issue, click here:
News Item · Utah Democratic Party · Nov 20, 2008

State suspends new road projects
The expanding Bush recession has led to the temporary cancellation of all state road projects in Utah not already under contract. Read more here:
News Item · Salt Lake Tribune · Nov 20, 2008

Obama adds Salt Lake County to his column
The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret Morning News both reported the final canvass report for Salt Lake County showed President-elect Obama carried Salt Lake County. Now the news of this advance into once solidly red Utah is getting some national attention.
News Item · Utah Democratic Party · Nov 19, 2008

Vice Chair Rob Miller on an Obama Presidency
Vice Chair Rob Miller shares his thoughts on the coming Obama administration in a column in the November 18, 2008 Davis Clipper. Click here to read more.
News Item · Davis Clipper · Nov 18, 2008

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News Feeds

2.5 million jobs
President-elect Barack Obama today announced a bold initiative to save or create 2.5 million jobs in the next two years. In his weekly address, President-elect Obama announced that he has directed his economic team to formulate an Economic Recovery Plan -- a two-year, nationwide initiative that...
News Item · President-elect Obama · Nov 22, 2008

President-elect Obama stops by Chicago deli
President-elect Barack Obama visited Manny's Cafeteria and Deli in Chicago today to pick up two cherry pies and three corned beef sandwiches -- including one for himself and one for White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. President-elect Obama ordered his sandwich on rye bread with mustard. The...
News Item · President-elect Obama · Nov 22, 2008

Inside the Transition: Your thoughts on energy and the environment
Since we posted a video yesterday with an inside look at a meeting of our Energy and Environment Policy Team, tens of thousands of Americans have written in with questions, ideas, and suggestions about what the Obama-Biden administration should do on this important issue. Heather Zichal, a member...
News Item · President-elect Obama · Nov 22, 2008

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