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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 11:44 AM
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GREAT NEWS, DEMOCRATS!! In yesterday's Salt Lake Tribune - Demos raise cash in GOP heartland

Demos raise cash in GOP heartland



By Sheena McFarland
The Salt Lake Tribune
Article Last Updated: 04/30/2008 09:35:47 AM MDT

Several Democratic legislative candidates in Utah County are outraising their incumbent Republican opponents for the first time in recent history.

Of the 12 races in Utah County for House and Senate seats, six Democrats have collected more than Republican incumbents and one is within a few hundred dollars.

"This is a sign of major disenchantment with the status quo," said Richard Davis, Utah County Democratic Party chairman. "Putting up money to support these challengers really shows people are willing to support who they believe in."

He can't recall a time when Democrats had such a strong start, but he knows there are several months to go before the Nov. 4 election.

"Even where there is a difference between the two, there's not necessarily a stark difference," Davis said.

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http://www.sltrib.com/ci_9103067?IADID
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midnight Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 11:46 AM
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1. It's great news to hear. Thanks for sharing.
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2. Praise Elohim, our Heavenly Father!
Miracles really DO happen!
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ayeshahaqqiqa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-01-08 12:04 PM
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3. Yahoo!
The tide is turning!
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