Utah Democrats stepping up efforts

[ProSense]

Democrats stepping up local efforts

By Adam Benson

The term Cache Democrats may seem like an oxymoron to many, but leaders of the more than 3,000-member organization are setting out to reverse that line of thinking more publicly than ever before.

With every seat in the state House of Representatives up for grabs later this year and a key Congressional election that could shift the balance of power in Washington, the local organization will enjoy unprecedented support by the Utah Democratic Party.

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“We have a lot of people that are not only embracing their Democratic values, but realizing they’re in lockstep with Utah’s values,” he said.

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“Cache County is very set in its ways,” he said, adding that even some local media outlets help reinforce core Republican ideals.

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http://hjnews.townnews.com/articles/2006/02/05/news/news03.txt

Then there's Howard Dean's cousin, mayor of Utah's largest county:

Thursday, January 26, 2006

Corroon offers a win-win

He says county can boost economy, go green at same time

By Leigh Dethman
Deseret Morning News

Salt Lake County doesn't have to choose between jobs and the environment, according to a policy paper commissioned by Mayor Peter Corroon.

He wants the county to go green without sacrificing greenbacks. Creating a clean, user-friendly environment will actually fuel the economy, Corroon said.

Known for his economic background, Corroon has focused on boosting small business in the county throughout his one-year tenure. Now, with his new environmental priorities released Tuesday, both issues can go hand-in-hand to boost the other, he said.
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http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,635179137,00.html

Please get rid of Hatch (it's a long shot).