If you genuinely believe that AOC and MTG are equivalent, you are not a serious person. And our discourse will not resolve itself until that fact is acknowledged.
.
@govcox
to
@mckaycoppins
: "Every Republican thinks all the Democrats are like AOC. And all the Democrats think that we're all Marjorie Taylor Greene ... It's not true, and we know it's not true."
#TAF23
We don't have a problem with trans kids playing school sports. We do have a problem with trans kids committing suicide because they're excluded and mistreated.
“This bill has already negatively impacted my health and well-being and is causing adverse effects on Utah’s trans community.”
Thank you to my intern, Ari, for your bravery and statement.
#utpol
#utleg
From NPR’s
@QuilLawrence
: Arlington National Cemetery officials say Trump campaign staff verbally abused and pushed aside cemetery official who objected to filming and photography at gravesites
More below and to follow on NPR
This is a stain on the state of Utah. To see leaders touting Trump as a changed man while watching his campaign endanger legal refugees, to hear Cox talk about "unity in the GOP" at this late hour, it's farcical & it goes against what we know & believe in.
Mike Lee fully losing it over reading objective journalism syndicated by the AP on KSL, which he expects to be fully biased towards Republicans because of its connection to the LDS Church pretty much gives the plot away.
Trump: “Get out and vote just this time. You won't have to do it anymore. Four more years it will be fixed. It'll be fine. You won't have to vote anymore...In four years you don't have to vote again. We'll have it fixed so good your not gonna have to vote.”
#DisagreeBetter
is a radical call to change the way we talk about politics, and we’ve been gratified to see how the message resonates with so many people. There is an exhausted majority of Americans—they love the idea that we can disagree without hate or contempt, and they want
I believe this (Cox's embrace of Trump) may end up being one of the most glaring examples of political cowardice and miscalculation this state has ever seen.
Thank you President Trump. This is a winning message and one our nation desperately needs right now. Utah stands ready to help you heal the division in our nation.
You signed off on gerrymandered maps without an ounce of remorse. This is the problem with “disagree better.” You shouldn’t get credit for saying nice things if you consistently do the wrong thing.
“There is a very real chance over the next couple decades of a complete failure of our democratic institutions of our republic,” said Cox, “and I take that very seriously.”
#utpol
@danielmwoodruff
Thank you for visiting Utah,
@POTUS
! We're lucky to have a president who deeply cares about veterans (he spent the better part of an hour walking the line and talking with visitors). And the man knows a thing or two about taking a good selfie!
Mayor John Giles, a Republican from Mesa, is getting raucous applause here for saying he'll vote for Harris/Walz. Says he's putting "country over party."
Thrilled to announce my candidacy for Utah Senate District 13. I want to put my renewable energy background to work for Utahns in pursuit of cleaner air and a sustainable future. If you follow me here, you know what I stand for. I hope you’ll join me.
There’s a bevy of new bills being introduced this week that read like a laundry list of right wing culture war conspiracies. It’s embarrassing to be focused on these distractions and not doing work on substantive policy issues that will benefit the average Utahn.
Lots of people are worked up over Natalie Cline. It's nice to see Republicans acknowledge how bad her rhetoric is, but it's meaningless if you don't take even a second to pause & consider how legislation like HB 257 creates the environment where someone could think this is OK.
The modern GOP doesn't have a single politician who can hold a candle to
@AOC
on style or substance. Not one. This woman is your future, America. Don't let the angry minority who will denigrate her without even listening to what she has to say tell you otherwise.
My hot take on the Utah US Senate race? Isom or Edwards needs to drop out, because the eventual winner is coming through the GOP primary & neither of them beats Mike Lee in a three way race. Meadows texts are exactly the sort of thing that could sink Lee in the right scenario.
I am delighted to see rural Utah cities receive
@USDA
funding to improve infrastructure. Programs that will finance emergency vehicles and communication equipment for rural public safety offices and improve charter schools.
#utpol
It's a vicious cycle,
@SpencerJCox
. We can't elect people that share our values because the maps will be so skewed in one direction. That's the entire nature of the problem.
If the Republican supermajority had let me finish today, here’s the full speech I would have given in opposition to efforts to take constitutional power away from Utahns:
The supermajority has found the limit of their power. It’s time for the people of Utah to understand that this is a feature, not a bug, of single-party dominance.
#BREAKINGNEWS
: A judge as struck Amendment D as VOID. It can be printed on the ballots but it is "void and has no effect." The state has said they will appeal.
@KSL5TV
#utpol
This is so wildly unacceptable, particularly for a state with a $600 million surplus. It's great if the church wants to provide welfare, but to count it against the state's budget seems fraudulent.
Thanks so much for your overwhelming support. We've got a lot of great Democrats to get elected over the next few months. I'm ready to get to work and I hope you'll join.
Talk about a completely inappropriate use of our state capitol. There was a stink raised about me hanging a Pride-themed Utah flag in my office but I guess this is fine?
Holy shit. Ron DeSantis defends Florida’s new history curriculum standards teaching that slaves learned skills that “could be applied for their personal benefit” — He says it’s “rooted in whatever is factual”... some slaves learned how to be “a blacksmith.”
holy nepotism batman. i thought Republicans were arguing in favor of merit? apparently having a dad in the US Senate is a valid qualification for a prestigious position, but affirmative action is just a bridge too far.
Perhaps we should pass real pro-life, pro-family policies like mandatory paid family leave, livable minimum wages, better, universal access to healthcare, and childcare subsidies. We should also address climate change, which poses a far greater threat than a declining birthrate.
Over the past years we asked Utahns to join us in praying for water. It worked. Utah saw a record-breaking winter and our reservoirs are filling up! We’re asking Utahns, regardless of religious affiliation, to join us on Sunday, July 2, 2023, for a day of prayer and thanksgiving.
This is clearly the right decision. Now, watch my Republican colleagues in the legislature remake the courts that have until now been seen as highly reputable, in their image. It is time to end single party rule in this state.
BREAKING: Utah Supreme Court affirms injunction VOIDING Amendment D. Unanimously rules the amendment was misleading and legislature failed to publish it according to Constitution.
#utpol
BREAKING: Utah lawmaker
@KeraBirk
calls on state school board member Natalie Cline to resign after her social media post about a female student-athlete. “A child should never be targeted by adults, let alone an elected official.”
#utpol
@KSL5TV
The Utah Senate’s newest senator was sworn in today. Congratulations, Senator Blouin! We are excited to have you in the Legislature.
@NateForUtah
#utpol
#utleg
From 5,703 original designs created by Utahns in all 29 counties.
20 semi-finalists.
44,000+ survey responses.
Now, one flag to represent Utah’s shared identity.
The supermajority goes straight to blaming judges (they appointed unanimously) & asserts it is the judiciary, not the legislature itself, that is toying with elections. Your actions have consequences. You are not perpetually blameless. Stop acting like victims & take the onus.
As the Olympics draw to a close, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff fails to defend American Christians or respond to the insults of the opening ceremonies as a leader of the Presidential Delegation.
The Harris-Biden administration stands for little besides itself.
This is what happens when voters feel like their voice doesn't matter, when constant doubt is cast on democratic processes, and when elected officials aren't representative of their communities.
The Utah legislature has passed resolutions condemning Venezuela and China so far this session. It would be a conspicuous omission to stay silent on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
@AshleyBK7
You all might be surprised by my answer here, but I recall having a conversation with a coach or trainer who justified this because it’s an important factor in understanding if an athlete is overtraining. It may be uncomfortable but this isn’t an end around to identify trans-
The Utah supermajority is justifying their decision to print deceptive language on the ballot by lobbing back accusations that the voters don't actually read the whole thing in a sort of "gotcha" attempt. There's a major problem with that argument.
Republicans just rewrote the law to allow House/Senate leadership to write this question themselves, rather than nonpartisan staff. This language is even more disingenuous & misleading than I expected it would be. If you must lie to pass your proposal, you don't belong in office.
#BREAKING
: Here's the first look at the language of Amendment D proposing to change Utah's constitution on who can repeal citizen ballot initiatives.
A vote for the amendment means that you want Utah's Constitution to grant the legislature the ability to repeal any citizen-led
This isn't a new thing here in Utah. Trevor is doing the "just asking questions" thing and letting his xenophobic friends do the rest. It's disappointing that legislative leaders and other Republicans continue to support Trevor's anti-religious bigotry.
JD Vance on Taylor Swift: I don't think many people are going to be influenced by a billionaire celebrity who I think is disconnected from the interests and the problems of most Americans.
Super disappointing take. Do better
@SHAQ
and Charles! Bet y'all were just cooped up in the all star VIP areas and didn't even get into the city, and are just perpetuating a reputation we're working hard to change.
If you're attached to OUR and Tim Ballard, I hope you also recognize the horrors taking place in neighborhoods across Utah and the US. Child abuse and neglect isn't just an international problem.
It's not often that we get such a clear signal of hope for a more balanced and representative government here in Utah. This decision affirms the right of the people to enact reforms on the government of the state to ensure that everyone's voice is heard at the Utah Capitol.
The Utah Supreme Court ruled that the Legislature overstepped its authority when it changed Prop. 4, the independent redistricting commission ballot initiative.
That means a lower court lawsuit challenging the state's congressional maps can go forward
#utpol
Cox says "the best negotiation happens behind the scenes." No. The GOP supermajority does the bulk of the work in this state behind closed doors, away from the eyes of the people and the press. To restore trust in government, as we're seeing with Amend. D, those games must stop.
The existence of families who would like to adopt a child is not a reason to support a ban on abortion. Forced birth to satisfy this desire is unacceptable. Full stop.
Out of respect, I normally stay away from commenting on church matters. However, in an age where we need to do better at building bridges, this seems like very dangerous advice. I welcome counsel from my LDS friends and family.
Utah leaders like
@mschultz_12
and
@SpencerJCox
who demanded apologies from the Olympics for feeling offended by the opening ceremony and who then shared bigoted and false information should apologize themselves for the harms they’re causing women.
Holy cow! I would urge those folks who are considering voting for a third party candidate or "other" to think hard about this situation. This race is tied. Beating Lee is achievable.
This is not funny, clever, or even remotely appropriate as a form of political retribution. It is un-American and inhumane. People who perpetuate this sort of stunt should be disqualified from public office.
JUST IN: A busload of illegal immigrants have been dropped off on VP Kamala Harris’ front lawn in Washington D.C., courtesy of TX governor Greg Abbott.
Many of the migrants seen were from Venezuela.
The move comes as the Biden administration continues to ignore the ongoing
Republicans are getting very upset people keep retweeting this ad so I figured I would post for any of you who haven’t seen it yet and then I am going to retweet myself tonight.
Republican leaders immediately going all in on undermining the very foundation of our legal system is quite the shock. You have failed your oath of office and any objective test of morality. Disgraceful.
Apparently there was a comment made that asserted that sending your kids to childcare is "farming them out" during a committee hearing today. The amount of privilege and lack of understanding of the needs of average Utahns by our legislature is blinding.
The Governor is just days away from signing a bill that Utah Republicans are arguing allows the state not to enforce federal laws at the same time he complains about the feds not enforcing their own laws, while not acknowledging that this entire 'crisis' is politically motivated.
The border is a disaster that continues to spiral out of control, both in terms of people and deadly fentanyl traffic. This is not a partisan issue. This is a national security issue. This is a common sense issue. This is an American issue.
Utah thanks Texas and Gov. Abbott for
Utah Republicans scheduled a special session to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that encourages you to give up your right to hold politicians accountable. Don’t fall for their games: this is a bad proposal that takes power from you & gives it to the supermajority.
I’m disappointed by the Utah Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the injunction and continue allowing abortions in Utah.
I strongly believe in the rights of states to self-govern. In Utah, we’ve worked diligently to protect the sanctity of life, but today’s ruling will prevent our
This is precisely what happened when
@NatalieJCline
speculated about the private characteristics of a young woman here in Utah. It's what we can expect from the creepy athlete inspection panel Republican legislators created. There's nothing pro-woman about any of it.
Congratulations to team MAGA for making one of our Olympic athletes cry. MAGA accused this amazing woman, who’s on the verge of winning a gold medal for our country, of being trans just because she’s strong, athletic and beautiful.
MAGA has no bottom.
Now: Rep Brian King ask if there is documentation of problem of men in women’s bathrooms. Rep. Birkeland says no—but bill would stop “bad actors.”
@KUTV2News
The
@utahsenate
is setting a dangerous precedent by operating under suspension of the rules without discretion at this point in the session - skipping committee hearings and passing controversial bills with little debate is concerning.