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November 2, 2004 • By TRAVIS REED The Associated Press
Utah voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, despite vigorous opposition from critics who said the measure would invite legal battles and endanger rights. Full Story
November 2, 2004 • By David Espo and Nedra Pickler The Associated Press
MILWAUKEE - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry reached for the finish line in a campaign for the ages, each claiming to be the strong, steady leader needed in a time of terrorism. ''The world is watching,'' said the Democratic challenger in a race that defied safe prediction. ''This election comes down to who do you trust,'' Bush said as Air Force One carried him to a half-dozen states on a final full day of campaigning. Full Story
November 2, 2004 • The Salt Lake Tribune
Whether a day to mourn or celebrate, Election Day spells the end of the tiresome onslaught of TV and radio ads, campaign pamphlets and punditry this political season. Or maybe not. Utah voters, eager to make their voices heard in high-stakes gubernatorial and presidential races, have registered in significantly greater numbers than four years ago - up 155,000 from 1.1 million in 2000. Full Story
November 2, 2004 • Kirsten Stewart and Rebecca Walsh
Whether a day to mourn or celebrate, Election Day spells the end of the tiresome onslaught of TV and radio ads, campaign pamphlets and punditry this political season.Or maybe not. Utah voters, eager to make their voices Full Story
November 1, 2004 • The Salt Lake Tribune
Huntsman's brother in Texas is no Bush fan The name Huntsman has become synonymous with Republican in Utah, where Jon Huntsman Jr. is running for governor. But in Texas, Huntsman Chemical President and Chief Executive Peter Huntsman is making it clear he is no fan of President Bush. "My vote is personal, and I'm not overly enamored of (Sen. Full Story
November 1, 2004 • The Salt Lake Tribune
The Utah Democratic Party urged voters, especially those in District 37, to report any instances of intimidation that may arise at election polling stations Tuesday.The comments, made in a news conference Sunday, came after Full Story
October 31, 2004 • The Associated Press
Each side says the fight was forced upon them by the other, and now the climactic showdown is at hand: Voters in 11 states will decide Tuesday whether to impose constitutional bans on same-sex marriage. Rarely in American history have so many voters - close to one-fifth of the electorate - had a chance on a single Election Day to express themselves on such a highly contentious social issue. Most, if not all, of the bans are expected to win approval. Full Story
October 31, 2004 • By Dan Harrie The Salt Lake Tribune
Democratic attorney general candidate Greg Skordas' political fate may have more to do with his defense of Salt Lake County Mayor Nancy Workman than his offense against Republican Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. By representing the Republican Workman in her misuse of public funds criminal case, Skordas has alienated Democrats while winning the grudging respect - but not the votes - of Republicans. "You're tainted, you know. Full Story
October 31, 2004 • By Dan Harrie The Salt Lake Tribune
Major races in the Utah election are shaping up pretty much as political pundits predicted months ago, with Republicans dominating at almost every level. But there still could be a few surprises in store. Full Story
October 31, 2004 • The Salt Lake Tribune
Jarrett Ellis, a nephew of Dr. Martin Luther King, spoke to the Massachusetts General Assembly regarding the civil rights and gay marriage issue. He said that while our forefathers saw the need to equip America to protect the weakest among its citizens, they also saw an equal need to protect the American system from the weaknesses of its citizens. Full Story
October 31, 2004 • George Pyle The Salt Lake Tribune
A long time ago, at a newspaper far, far away, I was the editor who made the decision to publish a wedding announcement for a couple of guys. The reaction was, well, sort of like the reaction The Salt Lake Tribune got last week when it endorsed George Bush for president. In both cases, people were surprised, shocked, offended, appalled, aghast, nonplussed and stunned. Full Story
October 31, 2004 • Dan Harrie
Major races in the Utah election are shaping up pretty much as political pundits predicted months ago, with Republicans dominating at almost every level. But there still could be a few surprises in store.Who could have guessed Full Story
October 31, 2004 • Dan Harrie
Democratic attorney general candidate Greg Skordas' political fate may have more to do with his defense of Salt Lake County Mayor Nancy Workman than his offense against Republican Attorney General Mark Shurtleff.By representing Full Story
October 28, 2004 • Ross A. Collier
I'm sure there are some who object to gay marriage out of a visceral repugnance to homosexual acts. And many who object due to negative caricatures of gay life. But I don't think the majority of those against gay marriage are motivated by bigotry. I think their objection is primarily moral, based on religious convictions that inform their understanding of homosexuality, marriage and society as a whole. Full Story
October 28, 2004 • Ross A. Collier
I'm sure there are some who object to gay marriage out of a visceral repugnance to homosexual acts. And many who object due to negative caricatures of gay life. But I don't think the majority of those against gay marriage are Full Story
October 27, 2004 • By Kirsten Stewart The Salt Lake Tribune
Both 1st Congressional District candidates going head to head on ballots Tuesday portray themselves as hometown boys out to represent "Utah's values" and defy the political mold. Playing off the district's right-leaning tendencies, one-term Rep. Rob Bishop is campaigning as the "right man in the right place at the right time." The 53-year-old Brigham City resident acknowledges the past two years were a warm-up spent amassing political capital. Full Story
October 27, 2004 • By Dan Harrie The Salt Lake Tribune
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scott Matheson Jr. just had his best six weeks of fund raising in this election year, raking in more than $740,000. But it still wasn't enough to keep up with financial juggernaut Jon Huntsman Jr. The Republican candidate brought in $975,000 during the period, according to new reports filed Tuesday with the state elections office. Full Story
October 27, 2004 • Kirsten Stewart
The challenger: a Democrat with Libertarian ideals of limited government whose voting record as a Logan city councilman won him the label contrarian.The incumbent: a Republican whose background as a high school history teacher Full Story
October 27, 2004 • Dan Harrie
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Scott Matheson Jr. just had his best six weeks of fund raising in this election year, raking in more than $740,000. But it still wasn't enough to keep up with financial juggernaut Jon Huntsman Jr.The Full Story
October 25, 2004 • By Paul Farhi and Vanessa Williams The Washington Post
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio - David Barton said the theme of his sermon was morality, not partisan politics, but there was no mistaking which way he believed the righteous wind was blowing. Full Story
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