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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 - September 23, 2020Happy Wednesday morning. The good news: We're one day closer to the end of the pandemic. The bad news: We're one day closer to the next catastrophe . . . whatever it is. TICK TOCK1 day to the 1st Congressional District debate (9/24/2020) Today At Utah PolicyAnalysis: Only two Senate seats at risk of flipping this election yearBy Staff Unlike Utah House legislative races this year, where half a dozen seats could change hands between the majority Republicans and minority Democrats, in the state Senate there are really only two races that could flip this year -- one going from Republican to Democrat, the other Democratic to Republican.American Family Survey is valuable contribution to strengthening families By LaVarr Webb For those who believe, as I do, that strong families are fundamental to an orderly society and to the success of America, the latest American Family Survey is an important snapshot of family life in our country. Designed and commissioned by the Deseret News and the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University, the survey is annually one of the most in-depth studies of American families. It provides plenty of data for social scientists and policymakers to consider as they seek ways to strengthen families.Webb's Wrap: Exercising raw political power . . . The Biden list . . . Praise for Herbert's pandemic response . . . Supreme Court battle by the numbers By LaVarr Webb The Democrats are right. Confirming a new Supreme Court justice before the election will be an exercise in raw political power by the Senate Republican majority. It will be inconsistent with their refusal to act on the Merritt Garland nomination by Pres. Obama. But, guess what, welcome to big-league politics. Elections do have consequences. Rest assured that the Democrats would do the same if they were in power. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Steve Handy: With clean air and clean energy, Utah's potential is unlimited Fewer kindergarteners enrolling in Utah schools amid pandemic, state estimates show New security checkpoint aims to improve efficiency for travelers out of Salt Lake airport Alta, Brighton high schools pivot to online learning; Copper Hills students to return to school Wednesday Mitt Romney says he will vote on Supreme Court vacancy should nominee reach Senate floor Marshals who don't wear bodycams take issue with D.A.'s comments about them Utah County issues mask mandate; Provo, Orem to move back to orange restriction level amid COVID-19 surgeSalt Lake Tribune Utah County announces new mask mandate as Utah reports 650 new COVID-19 cases Mitt Romney sticks with Republicans, favors quick vote on Supreme Court nominee Slavery in Utah? LDS Church, others urge voters to wipe it from the state constitution Chris Stewart bill to create 988 suicide hotline heads to White House 1st District candidates offer same cure for Washington's divisiveness: Listen to one another. Candidates running for Wasatch County House seat criticize Legislature's passage of the bill that kicked off Hideout controversyOther Utah officials push Provo, Orem back to orange amid COVID-19 spike (Daily Herald) Utah County officials sign countywide mask mandate (Daily Herald) Utah gets $5 million from Pentagon to boost already thriving aerospace and defense industry (Standard-Examiner) Reverification of signatures may put referendum on ballot (Tooele Transcript Bulletin) Tooele County stays in yellow phase for now (Tooele Transcript Bulletin)National HeadlinesConfessions of the secret suburban Trump moms: Pennsylvania (Spectator) House passes stopgap funding bill shortly after bipartisan deal (Roll Call) Graham on New SCOTUS Attitude: Democrats Reap What They Sow (Townhall) The Two Women at the Top of the Supreme Court List (National Review) Washington and Beijing Need to Keep Talking (RealClearWorld) Court Packing Is a Bad Idea. Here's a Better One (RealClearPolitics) End the Nobel Peace Prize - if Trump doesn't win it (The Hill) Why President Trump is targeting the 1619 Project (CNN) The 1619 Project is a fraud (Washington Examiner) A year after impeachment, Hunter Biden's Ukraine activities come home to roost (Just the News) Biden's six best bets in 2016 Trump states (The Hill) SPR Calls Out Democrat Media Bias in Pennsylvania Polling (Susquehanna) The Great Liberal Reckoning Has Begun (Atlantic) The Kavanaugh Effect: Republicans Relish a Redux (RealClearPolitics) Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell and the Republican Party play victims. Don't let them. (USA Today) Trump landslide is only way to save the republic as we know it (The Hill) FDA poised to announce tougher standards for a covid-19 vaccine that make it unlikely one will be cleared by Election Day (Washington Post) Experts Think The Economy Would Be Stronger If COVID-19 Lockdowns Had Been More Aggressive (FiveThirtyEight)Policy NewsLeadership Tip: VisionLeaders see past the obvious into realms that others cannot. This ability impacts the organization, as well as the people around them, as they can steer momentum down the best path with the most reward. -- John Maxwell https://www.johnmaxwell.com/blog/7-factors-that-influence-influence/ Romney statement on Supreme Court nomination process WASHINGTON-U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney Tuesday released the following statement regarding the current Supreme Court vacancy: "My decision regarding a Supreme Court nomination is not the result of a subjective test of 'fairness' which, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. It is based on the immutable fairness of following the law, which in this case is the Constitution and precedent. The historical precedent of election year nominations is that the Senate generally does not confirm an opposing party's nominee but does confirm a nominee of its own.Romney disappoints United Utah Party The United Utah Party has issued the following statement:Senator Mitt Romney's announcement that he will support efforts to move forward to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is disappointing, not because it is inappropriate for a Senator to fulfill his constitutional responsibility to vote on a qualified nominee, but rather that he relies on naked partisanship to justify his decision.Speaker Wilson comments on Utah County health status Brad Wilson, Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives, issued the following statement:"In the months since we have encouraged Utahns to be diligent in practicing social distancing and wearing a mask in public, it has become evident these small sacrifices in comfort have an outsized, positive impact on our public health. BUSINESS HEADLINESUtah gets $5 million from Pentagon to boost already thriving aerospace and defense industry (Standard-Examiner) Utah's economy on a 'Road to Recovery,' but plenty of pain remains, economist notes (Deseret News) 'We've helped each other out': St. George Chamber of Commerce leadership bullish on the future (St. George News)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 1779 - During the American Revolution, John Paul Jones defeats two British warships off the eastern coast of England. When his ship is damaged, a British captain asks him to surrender, and Jones replies, "I have not yet begun to fight." 1908 - A controversial call at second base gives the Chicago Cubs the National League pennant against the New York Giants. The call has been disputed ever since. See complicated details HERE. Wise WordsGovernment: "Protecting the rights of even the least individual among us is basically the only excuse the government has for even existing." Ronald Reagan Lighter SidePolitics and Football "Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game and dumb enough to think it's important." Senator Eugene McCarthy Bestlife Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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