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Utah GOP chair not stepping down after CNN interview goes south

Source: KUTV Salt Lake City — (KUTV) James Evans, Chair of the Utah Republican Party, said he would not step down from his post, after he made comments on CNN that led the anchor, Carol Costello, to abruptly cut-off the interview. Evans, in trying to defend Donald Trump, went after Hillary Clinton by bringing up allegations that

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Experts say Clinton wins Presidential debate, but question what it means

Source: Fox 13  SALT LAKE CITY – The Presidential candidates each claimed victory, the pundits split on party lines, and the flash polls following the debate say Hillary Clinton won decisively. That’s a partial breakdown of reaction after the first Presidential debate between Clinton and Donald Trump, which was viewed by at least 80 million people.

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Wednesday Pick-Me-Up – September 7

Better Utah had Monday off (hence the lack of Manic Monday post!), making it a little hard to believe it is already time for that midweek pick-me-up. But alas – it is Wednesday. And whether or not you are in need of that pick-me-up, here is a lovely assortment of political cartoons from the past week.

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Just Another Manic Monday – August 29

It’s another…Manic Monday! Hopefully it is treating you well. As the day has gone on, hopefully you have steadily grown to accept that the weekend is over. It’s Monday. Here are some news headlines to give you a reminder of the past week – Utah news and national news. Enjoy. *** Some Utah news… #1.

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Wednesday Pick-Me-Up – August 24

Feel like that midweek pick-me-up couldn’t come sooner? Well we’re here – Wednesday Addams (otherwise known as Madison). With these cartoons it’s hard to say how much of a pick-me-up they really are, but I sincerely hope you they bring some amusement, at the very least. (…and hopefully they make you think!) *** This week,

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Just Another Manic Monday – August 22

It’s that time of week again: it’s Monday. But is it a manic Monday? You be the judge. Here’s a review of the top Utah and national news from the past week. *** Some Utah news… #1. Robert Redford: Obama Must Protect Sacred Utah Land – Even Robert Redford can see the importance of a

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My view: Tax reform should focus on helping the middle class

Source: Deseret News Economic theory is called theory for a reason. Some of Milton Friedman’s time-honored theories are being discredited. Cutting taxes to generate economic activity and supply-side and trickle-down economics are interesting theories, but we have seen repeatedly that these policies alone do not generate enough economic activity to “lift all boats” (see Reagan,

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Wednesday Pick-Me-Up – August 17

Wednesday Addams – I mean, Madison – here to bring another midweek pick-me-up in the form of political cartoons. Regardless of the content below, which mainly consists of Trump cartoons, I hope you will find some joy in them. (And if it’s not clear, I’m a huge fan of Pat Bagley. So don’t be surprised

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Wednesday Pick-Me-Up – August 3

In need of a midweek pick-me-up? Wednesday Addams may not have a sunny disposition, but hopefully this weekly blog post can bring you the joy she lacks. Come here every Wednesday for a collection of amusing memes, gifs, and political cartoons from the past week. *** Let’s start off on a light note, shall we?

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Just Another Manic Monday – August 1

  Mondays get bad reputations, and in the words of the distinguished Bangles, it’s “just another manic Monday.” To help you get over the fact that today is no longer your “fun day” (seriously, listen to the song if you’re not catching these references), I have compiled a list of important news stories from the past week

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