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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 lwebb@utahpolicy.com,. Situational Analysis - October 9, 2020Welcome to Friday. Time to escape hard-hitting politics to something much tamer - football. TICK TOCK3 days to the 4th Congressional District debate (10/12/2020)
Today At Utah PolicyWould you vote for a candidate with character flaws?By Staff Here is a moral and political dilemma for you: When do you vote for a candidate even if that person has a huge character flaw you really dislike? A new Y2 Analytics poll, when broken out along these lines, gives us some insight into the thinking of large numbers of Utah voters. Religion plays a big part of Utah life. Just under two-thirds of all Utahns are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And large numbers of Utah non-Mormons also see themselves as religious in some manner. In fact, only 25 percent of Utahns told Y2 that they are not religious in any form or are atheists.  Webb's Wrap: Total control by Democrats? Grab some popcorn and watch the funBy LaVarr Webb A real possibility exists that the Democrats will win the presidency and the Senate on Nov. 3 and control all of Washington, D.C. If that happens, a lot of Republicans will be devastated (especially those who get booted out of office). But after wiping away their tears, they can console themselves by considering how much fun it will be to watch the Democrats try to govern and keep their unruly factions together. When they have absolute control, Democrats will fight among themselves nearly as much as they have against Republicans. That will be even more true if Democrats eliminate the Senate filibuster. That would create a political playground for the Democrats, where they could do anything they wish.  Policymaker Profile: Getting to know Carl AlbrechtBy Staff (Note: Utah Policy regularly profiles policymakers from across the state. In this edition we profile Utah State Rep. Albrecht, Republican, District 70.) Occupation: Retired electric utility executive. Education: B.S. Degree. Growing up: Bicknell in Wayne County, 350 population. Parents were business people: motels, restaurants, sawmill, uranium mine development, postmaster. Loved to hunt and fish on the Boulder Mountains. Enjoyed basketball, baseball and track in high school, and chasing girls. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News
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Policy NewsGuest opinion: Do Dems really want to pack Supreme Court? Probably not(Note: This essay was written in response to an item in WebbWrap) I'm not at all convinced the Democrats want to pack the Court if Judge Barrett is confirmed. Their reluctance to take a public yes-or-no stand is exactly the approach I'd take if I wanted to avoid her confirmation by convincing a couple Republicans to vote down the nomination in order to avoid Court packing. Casual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report 10-8-20 Outdoors Report -- Salt Lake Tribune: Algae in skis? Salt Lake company believes its technology could change the snow-sports industry New Films -- The Wolf of Snow Hollow: Tribune review -- The Trial of the Chicago 7: Tribune review Concerts -- Encore Saxophone Quartet, Onstage Ogden, Friday, 6 and 8:30 p.m., The Monarch, 451 25th Street, Ogden, $10-$25 BUSINESS HEADLINES
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 1635 - Religious dissident Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony after speaking out against civil authorities punishing religious dissension and confiscation of Native American land. Wise WordsPace of Nature: "Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." Ralph Waldo Emerson Lighter SideSurgery As the lawyer awoke from surgery, he asked, "Why are all the blinds drawn?" The nurse answered, "There's a fire across the street, and we didn't want you to think you had died." Lawyer Jokes
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