Comments on: Is the Race between Chaffetz and Cannon Really Tight?

By: Emily E.

Emily E. — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:00:36 +0000

I would like to see this race turn out in Jason’s favor. He is sincere and stays on track with the issues. That’s what we need in congress.

By: Jane Doe

Jane Doe — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:18:33 +0000

In my neighborhood, people are ready for a change and disenchanted with Cannon. Jason is a breath of fresh air, rather than politics as usual.

By: Travis Grant

Travis Grant — Sat, 24 May 2008 12:34:25 +0000

Jurri,

There are sooooo many questions that one could ask about the 200 some respondents to the survey. Your is one of them. But you could also ask, where did they live? Is it largely in Salt Lake and Utah Counties? Are Small towns well represented? It is very suspect. Thanks for you comment.

I’m for Chaffetz,
Thanks for commenting. I am happy with the response of people who are willing to sign up as a Republican to make the right decision.

Kely,
Boy, it is obvious, that I should have just rolled over and stayed in bed this morning. Perhaps, one of my most highly read posts, and it is covered in error after error. Oh well, there is always tomorrow.

By: Kely

Kely — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:54:44 +0000

The point is MOOT not mute.

By: I'm for Chaffetz

I'm for Chaffetz — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:19:48 +0000

Yes indeed. Please, please, PLEASE register as a Republican and vote for Chaffetz!

By: Jurri

Jurri — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:44:00 +0000

This is one reason why I respect Mr. Chaffetz for not using any polling in his campaign. They are rarely all that telling and are usually not statistically significant.

If there were only 202 polled, how many of that 202 were registered “Strong Republicans.” The margin of error would be even greater on that stat, and would be even less statistically significant.

By: Travis Grant

Travis Grant — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:03:42 +0000

Youngster,

Thanks for sharing about you and your husbands desire to make a positive effect on this campaign and this state.

Adam,

I concur completely. It doesn’t take much effort to realize who is the more conservative and best candidate for Utah.

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:18:50 +0000

Before the Republican state convention very few people would have suspected that Cannon was going to be ousted by Jason Chaffetz, but it came very close to happening. The informed electorate overwhelmingly supported Jason and I think the more people compare the two candidates factually, the conclusion is obvious, Utah needs Jason Chaffetz!

By: Travis Grant

Travis Grant — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:07:54 +0000

Scott,

Yeah, I don’t know how many people actually understand what margin of error means, but the Deseret News seems to act like they do, so I give people the benefit of the doubt.

Alan,

Chris is probably a really nice guy. When he approached me at the convention, he seemed cordial enough. I am sure that Chris tries to be a good party-line Republican, but I I don’t like where the party-line is going. It is time to send a message that we want to get back to the conservative constitutional nation we once were. Glad you see it like I do.

Jynx,

Thanks for the comment. It amazes me how many people refuse to register as a Republican (or Democrat) on principle. I am a principle man, but you can’t move an organization towards your side if you aren’t a part of the organization. Glad to hear that you are willing to make a change to make a difference.

By: youngster

youngster — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:02:42 +0000

My husband is a Libertarian who usually registers as Independent, but for this race he is registering as a Republican so he can vote in the primary. Like alan k says, Chris is a nice enough person, but we don’t feel he’s doing ENOUGH of what we sent him there to do. Jason strikes us as a person with some backbone and conviction, and hopefully will have the ability to resist political games when he gets to Congress.