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Situational Analysis - January 7, 2021

2021 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 TOCK

13 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/19/2021)
14 days to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's Inauguration Day (01/20/2021)
58 days to the end of the 2021 Utah Legislature (3/5/21)

Today At Utah Policy

Cox/Henderson weigh in on Capitol violence
By 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 President
By 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 Trump
By 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 violence
On 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 Headlines

Deseret News

Mitt Romney says President Trump's 'injured pride' incited Capitol 'insurrection' Capitol lockdown update: Here are the latest images, updates America's day of disgrace NBA teams, Utah Jazz and Michele Roberts respond to breach of U.S. Capitol and recent events Religious leaders call for peace and blame Trump for violence at the U.S. Capitol My view: Republican Party experienced a political takeover Protest of Electoral College certification held at Utah Capitol remains calm 'Students in Salt Lake should not be left behind,' House speaker says

Salt Lake Tribune

Hundreds of pro-Trump activists protested at the Utah Capitol as the president fights to stay in office 'Insurrection:' Mitt Romney blames Trump as a mob of his supporters storm the U.S. Capitol Tribune photographer pepper-sprayed during Utah Capitol protest Would-be developer of Bridal Veil Falls sues Utah County over conservation plan In reaction to Capitol assault, LDS Church points to Oaks' speech denouncing post-election violence Robert Gehrke: Republicans must take a stand for democracy and not for Trump

Other

"This should not have happened": Local political experts on U.S. Capitol violent protest (FOX 13) 'An insurrection;' Utah politicians condemn violent protests at US Capitol (FOX 13) Armed Trump supporters gather outside Utah Capitol (FOX 13) Utah State Epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn receives COVID-19 vaccine (FOX 13)

COVID Corner

Utah caregivers want the public to feel confident about the nascent COVID-19 vaccines (Deseret News) Ask Dr. Angela Dunn, Utah's state epidemiologist, your COVID-19 questions in The Tribune's Facebook Live session, Jan. 13 (Salt Lake Tribune) CDC says severe allergic reactions to the Covid vaccine run 10 times reactions to the flu shot but they're still rare (CNBC) After Slow Start, Europeans Call For Quicker Vaccines Against COVID-19 (NPR) Miami medical examiners investigate death of doctor who got coronavirus vaccine (Local News 8) HHS Secretary Azar: States should bypass COVID vaccine priority plan if it slows administering shots (USA Today) Early High-Titer Plasma Therapy to Prevent Severe Covid-19 in Older Adults (New England Journal of Medicine) Track COVID Vaccination Rates With These Websites (LifeHacker)

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