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The UtahPolicy.com daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the top local and national news about politics and public policy. Send news tips or feedback to editor@utahpolicy.com, Situational Analysis - January 7, 20212021 apparently wants to give 2020 a run for its money. Yesterday was a day, wasn't it? Unprecedented. After rioters stormed the Capitol...our house...the people's house, causing hours-long delays, Congress completed their duty to count the electoral votes at 3:45 am EST, and, as we've known since November, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the election. TICK TOCK13 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/19/2021)
Today At Utah Policy Cox/Henderson weigh in on Capitol violenceBy Holly Richardson Governor Cox, on his second full day on the job, addressed the rioting in the nation's Capitol and the protests at the Utah Capitol. Watch here:  John Curtis: Domestic terrorism encouraged by PresidentBy Holly Richardson Congressman John Curtis tweeted his anger at Wednesday's events. "The United States Capitol is the Temple of Liberty and should be treated with respect & honor. The riots both in and outside the building are unacceptable and un-American. The President owes it to the American people to publicly call for an end to these riots.  Mitt Romney: Insurrection incited by TrumpBy Holly Richardson Senator Mitt Romney addressed the Senate late Wednesday night: "We gather today due to a selfish man's injured pride and the outrage of his supporters whom he has deliberately misinformed for the past two months and stirred to action this very morning. What happened here today was an insurrection, incited by the President of the United States. Sen. Mike Lee: Our job is to open and count. That's it. "Our job is to open and then count. Open and then count. That's it. That's all there is." Chris Stewart, Burgess Owens condemn violence Both Chris Stewart and Burgess Owens condemned Wednesday's violence. Both had supported objecting to certified electoral votes. Orrin Hatch condemns riots, calls for unity Today, Senator Orrin G. Hatch, Chairman Emeritus of the Hatch Foundation, released the following statement in regards to the gathering crowds and protests at the United States Capitol:"Without any pause, caveat, or equivocation, I condemn the riots taking place at the US Capitol. The Capitol symbolizes the beating heart of American democracy. It's where we convene in the spirit of civility and compromise to hash out our greatest differences and move legislation forward. Latter-day Saints for Biden-Harris on Wednesday's attacks For the last decade, we have watched Donald Trump use baseless accusations to undermine the legitimacy of the United States government and to accrue power to himself. A political party more interested in victory over their fellow citizens than in preserving American values and our inspired Constitution has allowed him to stoke fear with little consequence. Now, rather than confront reality, he has encouraged his supporters to attack the United States Senate and House of Representatives.  SL Chamber condemns Wednesday's violenceOn the eve of the 2020 election, the Salt Lake Chamber issued the following principles to guide America's peaceful and constructive transition of power, calling for:Civil debate around ideas and policies that will guide the future of our country.Voting and access to voting without threat or intimidation. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News
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