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Rumsfeld Resigning?

Bush to announce Rumsfeld resignation
11.08.2006, 01:14 PM

WASHINGTON (AFX) – US President George W. Bush will announce that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is resigning amid deep anger at the US war in Iraq, a White House official said.

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LGBT candidates elected in Utah

Equality Utah sent this out today:

Equality Utah is pleased to announce that 17 of our 37 endorsed candidates were elected in yesterday’s elections!

Even more, we’re so proud of our LGBT candidates who were elected – Senator Scott McCoy (District 2) and Representatives Jackie Biskupski (District 30) and Christine Johnson (District 25)! Utah is now 1 of only 11 states with more than 2 openly gay and/or lesbian elected officials in the state legislature. We’re definitely moving toward a fair & just Utah!

2006 Elections and Greens

The 2006 Elections are now history.
I got a little over 4% in my race (not bad for the first time and little campaigning time). Desert Greens Candidate Kathy Dopp got 23% of her race in Summit County for County Clerk.

Here are the Green Results that I’ve collected so far:

Utah:Desert Greens
Summit County Clerk
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Election News

It appears the that the Democrats have gained power now, however there may be recounts in Montana and Virginia.

Today’s Headlines and News:

Utah Policy

Deseret News:

  • Utah stays course: State bucks trend, sticks with the GOP
  • Demo takeover will impact Utah delegation
  • Vote-machine glitches cause headaches
  • GOP in control of Legislature: Close races fail to shift the balance of power on Capitol Hill
  • Transit measures approved

    Salt Lake Tribune

  • Democrats sweep into power in House; Senate hangs in balance
  • Winder pulls off an upset to pin on sheriff’s badge
  • National Election Overview
  • Problems abound, but voters overwhelmingly approve of new machines
  • Hatch makes history with 6th Senate win
  • Utah Congressional incumbents cruising
  • Tax boost for transit gets big thumbs up
  • GOP still rules, but speaker sweats
    A recount is expected after Greg Curtis retains his seat by a mere 40 votes, according to unofficial returns; other races were tight, too

  • 3 Dems lead early in council races
  • Recreation, open-space bonds pass
  • KSL publishes AP report predicting Hatch’s victories 6 minutes after polls close

    What’s up with THIS:

    Hatch will Become Utah’s Longest-Serving Senator
    November 7th, 2006 @ 8:06pm

    Didnt’ the polls close at 8:00pm? When I check the election results AFTER 8:06pm, Pete Ashdown was ahead by a landslide (at that time).

    Hmmm….

    Election Results

    I’m watching the election results come in on these sites:

    State of Utah Elections Office
    or
    KSL TV

    It’s exciting watching the numbers change every few minutes.

    I’m also in touch with Greens around the country. Just talked to a campaign worker on Pat LaMarche’s campaign for Governor of Maine and she is doing REALLY well.

    I’ll be updating either later tonight or early tomorrow a.m.

    I’ve also heard some very weird stories about voting in Utah today. My friend Nate should be reporting on One Utah soon about his very bizarre experience.

    Deanna Taylor for Salt Lake County Council, District #5

    From the League of Women Voters Guide

    The League of Women Voters has made every effort to present accurately the candidates’ responses as they were submitted by each candidate. 
    Deanna Taylor (DGR)
    Salt Lake County Council – District

    ADDRESS: 7715 South 1300 West, West Jordan, UTah 84084

    TELEPHONE: 801-631-2998

    EMAIL:

    OCCUPATION: Public School Teacher/Administrator

    EDUCATION: B.A.  Music Education; M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
    Teaching certificates in music and special education

    PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Member of the Nationally Affiliated Desert Greens Green Party of Utah since 2001. She is currently serving as a Co-Cooridnator and Alternate Delegate to the Green Party of the United States (GPUS) Member of the GPUS Eco-Action and GPUS Peace Action Committees and is a Forum Manager of the GPUS National Committee Listserves.

    Co-founder of Blue Sky Institute, a progressive educational non-profit. Public school educator for 23 years.  Currently teaching grades 7-12 in a First Amendment public charter school in Salt Lake City.

    Participates with People for Peace and Justice of Utah as an advocate for peace and justice issues.

    1. Would you encourage new communities to incorporate or develop within the county? Why?
    I support development of new communities based on a sustainable and “green” building model.

    2. How do you see county government services such as health, recreation, law enforcement and fire protection being delivered in the future? Should they be provided by the county only or by the county and municipalities as is the case now?
    Such services would be more efficient if delivered by the county.

    3. What kind of problems do you see in the area of County planning and zoning as more jurisdictions in the county do their own planning and more development occurs in the foothills and canyons?
    Not enough emphasis given to energy efficiency standards and environmentally friendly building material standards.

    Opponents: Jeff Allen (Republican); Nate Hendricks (Democrat)

    More on Voting Machines and Voting Today

    Voting Machine Update

    Voting machine encoders fail in Utah County
    ABC 4 – Salt Lake City,USA
    says voting machine encoders, used to program individual user cards have been incorrectly programmed, causing delays for many voters, primarily in Utah County.

    Voters Experience Glitches At Some Utah Locations
    KUTV – Salt Lake City,UT,USA
    (KUTV) SALT LAKE CITY Election Day is underway and there are already reports of voting machine problems. The biggest is in Utah County where they were having

    UPDATE: Voting machine glitch causes big delays, county says
    Daily Herald – Provo,UT,USA
    There were problems with the encoders at most, if not all, of the polls in Utah County, said Sandy Hoffmann, elections coordinator for Utah County, but all of

    Early Morning Voting Machine Problems Reported in Utah County
    New West – Missoula,MT,USA
    By Tracy Medley, 11-07-06. Some voters in Utah County were turned away this morning because of technical difficulties with the new electronic voting machines.

    Voting Machine Chaos

    I have a colleague who got up early to vote before coming to work today. Not only was the place packed, but everyone eventually had to be given paper ballots because the machines weren’t functioning correctly.

    Is it too soon to say “We told you so?”