Utah trusts the experts.
We trust epidemiologists and medical providers working on the front lines to save lives. We trust the WHO and CDC to help us to flatten the curve by social distancing and staying home. We don’t scapegoat communities of color by using racist names for a virus. In times of global crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, we expect our elected leaders to act responsibly to help us save lives.
While most Utah leaders are handling the coronavirus crisis wisely, some politicians are falling into the right-wing news trap. These politicians are ignoring expert advice and spreading harmful misinformation.
Rep. Cory Maloy
House District 6
Profits Over People
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Rep. Kim Coleman
House District 42
Racism
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Rep. Adam Robertson
House District 63
Profits Over People
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Rep. Marc Roberts
House District 67
Profits Over People
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Rep. Phil Lyman
House District 73
Denial
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Profits Over People
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Zach Jacob
West Jordan City Council; District 3
Politics Over People
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Downplaying
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Sen. J. Stuart Adams
Senate District 22
Misinformation
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Sen. Kieth Grover
Senate District 15
Downplaying
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Sen. Jake Anderegg
Senate District 13
Downplaying
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Fmr. Rep. Fred Cox
Candidate for Salt Lake County Council #2
Downplaying
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Greg Huges
Candidate for Utah Governor
Downplaying
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Rep. Steve Christiansen
House District 47
Downplaying
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