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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 - Nov. 10, 2020Welcome to Tuesday. Good news: We're one day closer to Thanksgiving. Bad news: It's not going to take much turkey and cranberry sauce if it's just my wife and I without extended family. TICK TOCK7 days to the Board of Canvassers meeting (11/17/2020 Today At Utah PolicyNext stop for Blake Moore: The U.S. CongressBy Staff Close associates and friends of Blake Moore told him he would win big on election night, but the newly elected Congressman for Utah's District 1 was not so sure. "You just don't want to believe it until you see it," he said. He should have believed his friends. The Republican carried 68.3% of the vote compared to Democratic rival Darren Parry's 31.7%.Webb Wrap: Trump should gracefully concede . . . Can Biden resist the leftward pull? . . . Money wasted in many campaigns By LaVarr Webb I was among the nearly 60% of Utah voters who cast a ballot for Pres. Trump. The president won a lot more votes in Utah than I expected, and I suspect a lot of Utahns, like me, had to hold their noses a bit as they marked their ballots. I've written many times of my concerns about Trump's demeanor and character, but I had even deeper concerns about the Democrats taking over the entire federal government and what that might mean for the country. I also believe, and still do, that Trump accomplished a great deal and the country was on a good path until the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Unfortunately, Trump's successes were overshadowed by the daily (even hourly) senseless sideshows he created.Guest opinion: Is America divided beyond repair? By Jared Whitley "Breaking up is like knocking over a Coke machine. You can't do it one push. You gotta rock it back and forth a few times and then it goes over." - Jerry Seinfeld, 1997 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzBrI71FC44) While no one knows exactly how the most disputed American election ever will resolve, everyone knows one thing: the outcome will leave half the country outraged. People are so anxious about our political instability that the nation's biggest retailer stopped selling guns before Election Day. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News How Joe Biden can effectively govern without a mandate Confessions of a pollster: Time to put the election forecasting industry out of its misery What Utah A.G. Sean Reyes says about his weekend in Nevada to review election results 10 years later, Utah author Ally Condie talks 'Matched' and why dystopian fiction is still popular Herbert's order on masks, gatherings draws dozens of protesters to Governor's Mansion Timing of new restrictions has 'absolutely nothing to do with politics,' Herbert says New restrictions will slow Utah surge, but only if they're followed, Dunn warns Owens still leads McAdams in Utah's 4th Congressional DistrictSalt Lake Tribune After a weekend in Nevada for Trump, Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes says voting problems occurred there How to navigate Utah's emergency COVID-19 order: Schools, bars, football and more How Utah's new coronavirus restrictions came to be, and why some lawmakers are fuming Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt urges Trump to begin handoff to Biden Like Mitt Romney, Utah Rep. John Curtis now recognizes Joe Biden as president-elect Margaret Renkl: 71 million people voted for Trump. They're not going anywhere. Tom Walker: Romney only looks like an independent politicianNational HeadlinesRepublicans Back Trump's Refusal to Concede, Declining to Recognize Biden (The New York Times) Trump Fires Mark Esper, Defense Secretary Who Opposed Use of Troops on U.S. Streets (The New York Times) Trump Plans PAC in Hopes of Keeping Hold on G.O.P. (The New York Times) Growing Discomfort at Law Firms Representing Trump in Election Lawsuits (The New York Times) Georgia Senators Ask Election Official to Resign in G.O.P. Squabble (The New York Times) Phoenix's Blue Wave Pushes Arizona Toward Biden (The New York Times) Most Republicans avoid challenging Trump on election (The Hill) Pence to attend Senate GOP lunch on Tuesday (The Hill) ObamaCare faces Supreme Court test with new conservative majority (The Hill) Top Republicans back Trump's efforts to challenge election results (Washington Post) Barr clears Justice Dept. to investigate alleged voting irregularities as Trump makes unfounded fraud claims (Washington Post) Biden behaves as the incoming president, even as Trump balks at giving up power (Washington Post) Long-standing ties between Biden and McConnell could shape early agenda (Washington Post)Policy NewsEconomic analysis: Resilience emerges in the labor marketThe US labor market showed surprising strength in the October report just released, with 638,000 jobs added last month. The unemployment rate also reflected strength, dropping to 6.9% in October, from 7.9% in September. And labor force participation increased to 61.7%, at the high end of expectations. While the economy remains constrained by the COVID-19 pandemic, the October jobs report reflects an encouraging resilience in the US workforce.Curtis on presidential race: Time to heal wounds & come together Washington, DC-Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) has released the following statement regarding the presidential election: "2020 continues to be the year of unpredictability. I'd like to be clear about my feelings on two things concerning the presidential race. First, President Trump should be entitled to every legal opportunity to make his case. Second, until a judicial decision determines wrongdoing, Joe Biden should be acknowledged as the President-Elect.Updated state of emergency and public health order Following the announcements of new restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Utah, Gov. Gary R. Herbert and the Utah Department of Health have released updated orders which clarify several points of confusion.Under the new orders: 1. Bars and restaurants may not serve alcohol after 10:00 p.m. but are permitted to remain open. 2. Athletic events run by private companies, such as dance and karate classes, are permitted to continue if certain attendance, mask wearing, and physical distancing requirements are enforced.View the State of Emergency order HERE. View the Public Health order HERE.United Utah Party calls for non-partisan AG elections The United Utah Party has issued the following statement: The United Utah Party would like to congratulate Sean Reyes upon his reelection to the office of Utah Attorney General. Unfortunately, as his first act since his victory, Mr. Reyes has chosen to leave the state to join in a challenge to the integrity of the electoral process.Leadership Tip: Share the spotlight There's a difference between a leader and a boss. While both are in charge, a leader shares the spotlight and is comfortable crediting others. While it might seem counterintuitive, being humble takes more confidence than basking in glory. Your employees will appreciate it, and your clients will, too. Source: Entrepreneur.com BUSINESS HEADLINESStock Surge Produces Record 5 Tycoons With $100 Billion Fortunes (Bloomberg) Beyond Meat Plunges as Pantry Stockpiling Comes to an End (Bloomberg) U.S. stock futures fall more than 200 points after a record-setting rally on promising vaccine news (CNBC) China's pork prices drop for the first time in more than a year as shortage eases (CNBC)On This Day In History(From History.com) 1775 - The U.S. Marine Corps is created as landing forces for the Continental Navy by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution. Wise WordsStill True: "There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism." Alexander Hamilton Lighter SideLong Tour of DutyI work in a courthouse, so when I served jury duty, I knew most of the staff. As I sat with other prospective jurors listening to a woman drone on about how long the process was taking, a judge and two lawyers passed by, giving me a big hello. A minute later, a few maintenance workers did the same. That set off the malcontent: "Just how long have you been serving jury duty?" Reader's Digest Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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