State of Utah Archives: on Principles & Values


Allen Glines: Condemn white supremacy & far right nationalism

Seek to condemn white supremacy and far right nationalism in all its forms. Label organizations in this category as hate and terrorists groups.
Source: 2021 Utah Senate campaign website AllenGlines.com Jul 21, 2021

Allen Glines: Parents of eight children, four of them quadruplets

For a long time, Kayla Glines didn't think she would be able to have biological children.

She and her husband, Allen, tried for 10 years without success. Yet now, thanks to a combination of fertility drugs, genetics and what Kayla described as "the grace of God," she is a mother to eight children--six of them under age 2. The couple are documenting their family's new adventures through Instagram and Facebook accounts.

Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2022 Utah Senate race Jun 19, 2021

Spencer Cox: We are friends; we must always be friends

That, of course, does not mean that we should never disagree. I'm going to veto some of your bills. Probably more than my predecessors. Please don't take it personally. You are going to override some of those vetoes. I promise not to take that personally. It doesn't mean that I'm bad or you're weak. It is simply part of a process. A gloriously messy and inspired process. But there must be no room for contempt or hate. We are friends. We must always be friends.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Utah legislature Jan 21, 2021

Kamala Harris: We have broad support and will bring integrity back

We have the support of Democrats, but also independents and Republicans. Seven members of George W. Bush's cabinet are supporting us. We have the support of Colin Powell, Cindy McCain, John Kasich, over 500 generals, retired generals and former national security experts. They know Joe Biden has a commitment to bring integrity back to the White House. We will not let anyone subvert our democracy as Donald Trump did on the debate stage when he openly attempted to suppress the vote.
Source: 2020 Vice-Presidential Debate in Utah Oct 7, 2020

Mike Pence: Not fair to attack Amy Coney Barrett's faith

PENCE: Amy Coney Barrett will bring a lifetime of experience and a sizeable American family to the Supreme Court. We hope we don't see the kind of attacks on her Christian faith that we saw before. When Judge Barrett was being confirmed for the court of appeals, Dick Durbin expressed concern that the dogma of her faith was a concern. Senator, I know one of our judicial nominees you actually attacked, because they were a member of the Catholic Knights of Columbus.

HARRIS: Joe Biden and I are people of faith, and it's insulting to suggest that we would knock anyone for their faith, and in fact, Joe, if elected, will be only the second practicing Catholic as President of the United States.

Source: 2020 Vice-Presidential Debate in Utah Oct 7, 2020

Mike Pence: In America, we debate and disagree, but then come together

In America, we believe in a free and open exchange of debate. It's how we've created the freest and most prosperous nation in the history of the world. I look at the relationship between Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia. They were polar opposites on the Supreme Court. Yet, the two of them were the closest of friends. In America, we can disagree. We can debate vigorously as Senator Harris and I have on this stage tonight. But when the debate is over, we come together as Americans.
Source: 2020 Vice-Presidential Debate in Utah Oct 7, 2020

Spencer Cox: Coronavirus: Debunk rumors; don't share untrue stories

Cox sought to debunk what he called "crazy rumors" amid Utah's part of the coronavirus scare:
Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2020 Utah gubernatorial race Mar 17, 2020

Rebecca Holcombe: Served in Scott's administration; now running against him

For the first 15 months of Republican Gov. Phil Scott's administration, Rebecca Holcombe served as his secretary of education. Now she's hoping to oust him from Vermont's top job. "I'm running for governor because I think it's time to take the state in a new direction, and I have tremendous experience as an educator, as a teacher, a principal, a secretary," she said. "And I want to put it to work for every Vermonter in every corner of the state--not just the areas that are already doing well."

Holcombe, who has not previously run for public office, was appointed secretary of education by Democratic governor Peter Shumlin in September 2013 and took office in January 2014. When Scott chose to retain her in February 2017, the new GOP governor hailed her "fierce commitment to improving Vermont's education system," and she said it was "a privilege and an honor" to serve in his administration.

Source: Seven Days e-zine on 2020 Utah Gubernatorial race Jul 16, 2019

Craig Bowden: Work for all Utahns, regardless of religious beliefs

Q: Do you agree or disagree with the statement, "Keep God in the public sphere"?

A: I'm not an advocate for either position. While I am religious, I am going to DC to work on behalf of all Utah, not just those who believe the same as me.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Utah Senate candidate Feb 28, 2018

Mitt Romney: Bring Utah's values and Utah's lessons to Washington

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, announced on Friday he would run for a U.S. Senate seat in Utah, confirming months of speculation about a return to national politics.

"I've decided to run for United States Senate because I've decided I can help bring Utah's values and Utah's lessons to Washington," Romney, who is seeking to replace retiring Senator Orrin Hatch, said in a video posted to Twitter.

Romney's video made no mention of Trump but his relationship with the president looms as a major issue in the campaign. Much of the video focused on Utah values versus the Washington culture.

"Utah has a lot to teach the politicians in Washington," he said. "Utah welcomes legal immigrants from around the world. Washington sends immigrants a message of exclusion. And on Utah's Capitol Hill, people treat one another with respect."

Source: The Metro on 2018 Utah Senate race Feb 16, 2018

Misty Snow: Spiritually, I value love and compassion for all people

Q: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Snow: I value love and compassion in all things and for all people.

Q: What in the nature of mankind caused America's Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Snow: People tend to be vulnerable to corruption; so it's very important that power is not concentrated in a single place.

Source: 2016 AFA Action iVoterGuide on 2016 Utah Senate race Nov 8, 2016

Misty Snow: I describe myself as a libertarian-leaning progressive

Q: Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which political philosophy best describes you?

Snow: Very Liberal

Q: Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.

Snow: I usually describe myself as a progressive or a libertarian-leaning progressive. As a reference you should look at the platform positions I have on my website at www.mistyksnow.com or possibly look at some of the interviews I have done.

Source: 2016 AFA Action iVoterGuide on 2016 Utah Senate race Nov 8, 2016

Gary Herbert: Governing through executive order is undemocratic

My administration conducted an exhaustive regulation review process that has modified and eliminated 368 regulations. In addition, I have just completed a review of every executive order issued by a Utah governor since statehood. Tonight, I am pleased to announce that I will repeal 52 of these executive orders that are no longer necessary. In Washington DC, we have a president who thinks it's okay to bypass Congress and create laws by executive order. Well, that's not the way we do it in Utah.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Utah legislature Jan 27, 2016

Gary Herbert: Fund "In God We Trust" License Plates

Excerpts from legislation: HB 34 Authorizes "In God We Trust" on License Plates: This bill:

Legislative outcome: Bill passed House, 64-9, Feb. 4; bill passed Senate, 27-0, Feb. 15; bill signed by Gov. Herbert, March 21

Source: Utah legislative voting records: HB 34 Mar 21, 2013

Orrin Hatch: 2012 will be my last election, after 6 terms

Democratic Senate candidate Scott Howell took his best and what will be any challenger's last shot at Orrin Hatch during the Republican senator's debate swan song Friday. Win or lose, the six-term Hatch has said 2012 will be his last election. Though he mostly spoke softly, the 78-year-old senator remained feisty while defending his 36-year career.

Hatch said it will take a senator with his "experience, clout and raw determination" to turn the country around. That and Mitt Romney in the White House.

Source: Deseret News on 2012 Utah Senate debate Oct 26, 2012

Scott Howell: Reach out the hand of fellowship in compromise to GOP

If President Obama is re-elected, Hatch said he would do everything he can to help him when he's right and be the loyal opposition when he's wrong.

Howell said if he and Romney are elected, he would "reach out the hand of fellowship" and be the one to compromise and bring about bipartisanship.

Source: Deseret News on 2012 Utah Senate debate Oct 26, 2012

Orrin Hatch: I work with both Republicans and Democrats, out of necessity

Orrin Hatch and his Democratic challenger clashed over partisanship and whether 36 years is too long to serve in Washington.Scott Howell labeled himself a conservative Democrat, saying it's unfair to paint his party with a broad brush. He contends Hatch has moved far to the right to win tea party support, contributing to partisan gridlock. "He's gone so far hard right in order to win this election that he's lost that collaborative spirit," Howell said of Hatch's one-time work with liberals such as the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass.

In contrast, Howell said he learned to work with Republicans out of necessity to pass legislation as the former Democratic leader in the state Senate. Hatch countered that Howell, if elected, would be surrounded by Democrats who "won't let you be anything but liberal," and he noted that serving in the Utah Legislature is quite different than serving in Congress.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle on 2012 Utah Senate debate Oct 18, 2012

Orrin Hatch: 36 years of seniority means I can finally enact change

Howell, 58, has made Hatch's age and many years in the Senate a major point of his campaign. Howell has sent emails to voters suggesting Hatch, 78, would "retire or die" before the end of his term, and recommending they both release five years of medical records. "We continue to elect the very same people, and we wonder why we get the same results. We need new blood," Howell said. "We cannot perpetuate a seniority system that generates this 10 percent approval" of Congress. Source: San Francisco Chronicle on 2012 Utah Senate debate Oct 18, 2012

Scott Howell: Electing the same people get the same results

Howell, 58, has made Hatch's age and many years in the Senate a major point of his campaign. Howell has sent emails to voters suggesting Hatch, 78, would "retire or die" before the end of his term, and recommending they both release five years of medical records. "We continue to elect the very same people, and we wonder why we get the same results. We need new blood," Howell said. "We cannot perpetuate a seniority system that generates this 10 percent approval" of Congress. Source: San Francisco Chronicle on 2012 Utah Senate debate Oct 18, 2012

Orrin Hatch: I'm running to help Mitt Romney and to be Committee Chairman

If Republicans win control of the Senate in the upcoming election, Hatch is in line to become chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. "It is the most powerful committee in Congress," Hatch said. "If we're going to solve the problems in this country, it's going to be that committee that does that. That's the reason I'm running again, the primary reason other than [helping] Mitt Romney."

Hatch repeatedly aligned himself with the Republican presidential nominee--often enough that Howell said, "you can't ride on the coattails of Governor Romney."

Hatch didn't waver. "I'll just quote Mitt Romney. He said, 'We need Orrin Hatch back in the Senate helping to lead the way.' "

At another point, Howell said, "sometimes I wonder if I am running against Mitt Romney or Orrin Hatch."

And Hatch interrupted: "Both of us."

Howell contended that Hatch moved far to the right to win tea party support this year, and that contributes to partisan gridlock.

Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2012 Utah Senate debate Oct 17, 2012

Scott Howell: I learned bipartisanship as minority party in state Senate

He's gone so far hard right in order to win this election that he's lost that collaborative spirit, Howell said of Hatch's one-time work with liberals such as the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass. Howell added that as the former Democratic leader in the state Senate, he learned how to work with Republicans out of necessity to pass legislation.

Serving in the Utah Legislature is "quite different than being in Congress, by the way, especially in our Legislature," Hatch said, adding that, if elected, Howell would be "surrounded by people" in the Democratic Party "who won't let you be anything but liberal."

At one point, Hatch pointed to his introduction of the DREAM Act--to allow undocumented immigrants brought as young children by their parents to America to attend college and work toward citizenship--as an example of how he cares about Latinos.

Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2012 Utah Senate debate Oct 17, 2012

Dan Liljenquist: Holds "debate" against opponent's video clips

In the absence of any televised debates, Republican senate candidate Dan Liljenquist did what he could. He held a decidedly "one-sided" debate against Utah's senior senator, Orrin Hatch.

For an hour, Liljenquist debated short video clips of past statements Hatch has made on various topics. He pledged to only serve 3 terms. Liljenquist denounced the federal government's role in education. His supporters roared with applause at his responses, booing Hatch's statements made over the years.

Source: Fox 13 Now on 2012 Utah Senate debates Jun 7, 2012

Orrin Hatch: Debates are a time-worn campaign tactic for free press

Almost everyone has heard of Hatch. But, as Liljenquist himself said, few know his tongue-twisting Swedish last name let alone how to pronounce it. (Think of Liljen rhyming with million.) Liljenquist's entree into television advertising this past week has as its goal to ramp up name recognition. He currently has two television spots, one urging Hatch to debate him and another contrasting his record with the senator's.

Liljenquist renewed his call this week for televised debates with Sen. Orrin Hatch before next month's Republican primary election. But the longtime senator refuses to debate on television and maintains that the single scheduled radio debate is sufficient.

Hatch responded: "It's understandable why Dan Liljenquist would want Utahns to view this campaign through an alternate reality," according to a press release. "In the real world, demanding debates is a time-worn campaign tactic used by candidates with little name recognition in the effort to gain free press attention."

Source: KSL's Dennis Romboy on 2012 Utah Senate debates May 27, 2012

Pete Ashdown: 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

Orrin Hatch: 1976: What do you call 2-term incumbents? Call him home!

[Orrin Hatch's Senate opponent] Howell quoted Hatch, R-Utah, from 1976 when he ran against 18-year incumbent Sen. Frank Moss, D-Utah, and said, "What do you call a senator who's been in office for more than two terms? You call him home." Howell added, "The question is who can beat Orrin Hatch?"

Howell said the field attracted more Democrats this year because "this is a race where we have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take back the Senate seat," because of perceived weaknesses by Hatch

Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2012 Utah Senate debate Apr 11, 2012

Sam Granato: Utahns choice is mainstream candidate vs. extreme candidate

Granato charged that Lee is too extreme for Utah as a darling of the tea party. But Lee said most Utahns cheer his push to return to constitutionally limited government."Utahns have a real opportunity this year to either elect a mainstream candidate or an extreme candidate," Granato said.

Lee said that his views match Utahns who "are reclaiming their right to constitutionally limited government. We have to focus on limiting the size, scope, reach and power of the federal government."

Source: Salt Lake Tribune coverage of 2010 Utah Senate debate Sep 17, 2010

Jon Huntsman: Reach beyond traditional political boundaries for solutions

We are beginning a new chapter for our nation and for our state. There is a sense of anxiety, pain, heartache and, yes, hope, on display almost everywhere. Today's economic conditions make it imperative that we ensure a level of trust between the people who call Utah home and their elected officials. In a time of financial distress, inadequate healthcare, a shaky housing market and apprehensiveness, we must reach beyond traditional political boundaries in seeking solutions that are uniquely our own.

Our first and most urgent priority must be to prudently and wisely balance our budget, as we always have. Let's not forget, unlike many other states, we have tools we can utilize, and with these options we have added flexibility in minimizing impacts to our most critical priorities. Our discussions should be conducted with civility, respect and a recognition of the challenging circumstances in which we find ourselves.

Source: Utah 2009 State of the State address Jan 27, 2009

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