by The Likely Voter | Jul 31, 2024
Biden bows out: What it means for the presidential election Written by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out so close to the convention is unprecedented. Democratic voters have a right to be frustrated, but they are not disenfranchised. Ranked choice voting may...
by Peter Reichard | Jul 18, 2024
The rise of ‘faction’: The presidential election of 1800 set the standard for acrimony Written by The political propaganda and hot-button issues of today’s presidential elections were foreshadowed in the election of 1800. In 1800, each party claimed that despotism...
by Derek Monson | Jul 17, 2024
Constitutional principles should guide – or stop – election challenges Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Deseret News. Despite the final primary election canvass having concluded, ongoing election disputes remain. One of them, the 2nd Congressional...
by Derek Monson | Jul 2, 2024
Utah’s primary election results raise questions about caucus-convention system Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Deseret News. The initial primary election results point to the likely conclusion that Republican primary voters want the opposite of what...
by The Likely Voter | Jun 27, 2024
Civics Refresher: The roles of the Utah State Legislature and Congress Written by While casting your vote, it’s important to keep geography and term lengths in mind when considering what could reasonably be accomplished by elected officials. Federalism plays a big...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 25, 2024
Promises to defend the Constitution come with strings Written by Politicians often promise that they will defend the Constitution, and government officials even make an oath that they will do so. That oath involves a personal responsibility on the part of the...
