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Article: Time for Utah County to vote for change
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- October 29, 2008
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Many parts of Utah County now look like a swing state in a
presidential election. Campaign billboards and large signs can be
seen all over the county. Thousands of yard signs adorn lawns and
street corners.
What's going on here? Isn't this the county where Republican
incumbents win year after year despite ethics accusations, their
slavish attention to a small minority of extremists in the Eagle
Forum, and votes contrary to their constituents' views on issues
such as vouchers or additional support for public education?
Not quite. This year is different. Democratic candidates for
various state legislative races are waging real battles. First, the
candidates themselves are remarkable: They ...