Pete Ashdown in 2012 Utah Senate Debates

On Government Reform: Refuses any money from political action committees

Ashdown pledged to draw more contrast between himself and Hatch by refusing any money from political action committees--contending that Hatch is too beholden to monied interests. "Senator Hatch has raised almost $8 million in his race, and less than 1 percent has come from small individual donation. I'm asking for 100 percent of that in my race" to come from individuals. Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2012 Utah Senate debate Apr 13, 2012

On Principles & Values: Dems should be bold and different, not Republican light

Ashdown has run against Hatch previously. Ashdown, founder of Internet provider Xmission, was the Democratic nominee against Hatch in 2006. Ashdown said he can win by being bold and different, "instead of being Republican light."

Ashdown said Utahns admire how he has run Xmission, which would help him even if they turn out in big numbers for Mitt Romney. "It's not me running against Mitt Romney. It's me running on my own."

Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2012 Utah Senate debate Apr 12, 2012

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