A Smooth Transition?
If KSL Radio host Doug Wright runs as a Republican for the 2nd Congressional District, as is widely speculated, he won't be the only media guy to exchange a microphone for the stump this year.
Veteran radio and television newsman Phil Riesen confirms that he will run for the Utah State Legislature this year as a Democrat.
Riesen was a long-time radio news reporter before moving over to television, where he anchored the news for KTVX-Ch. 4 for several years. Recently, he has been a pitchman on TV for various products and has been involved in numerous public service projects.
He plans to run for House District 36 against two-term incumbent Republican Susan Lawrence in the Millcreek area on the east side of
Salt Lake County.
Riesen said he feels it's time for him to move into a different realm -- government service. ''I feel the Legislature needs more balance,'' he said, adding he has received a great deal of positive feedback from the Democratic Party and voters in his area.
Cheers,
Paul Rolly
Veteran radio and television newsman Phil Riesen confirms that he will run for the Utah State Legislature this year as a Democrat.
Riesen was a long-time radio news reporter before moving over to television, where he anchored the news for KTVX-Ch. 4 for several years. Recently, he has been a pitchman on TV for various products and has been involved in numerous public service projects.
He plans to run for House District 36 against two-term incumbent Republican Susan Lawrence in the Millcreek area on the east side of
Salt Lake County.
Riesen said he feels it's time for him to move into a different realm -- government service. ''I feel the Legislature needs more balance,'' he said, adding he has received a great deal of positive feedback from the Democratic Party and voters in his area.
Cheers,
Paul Rolly
2:18 PM
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3 Comments:
I think Phil Riesen will do well. Susan Lawrence is in the wrong party.
Should definetly be the next Democratic seat.
There aren't many republicans left north of Holladay, till ya get to Buhler if any?
Good Luck Phil, when can I get a lawn sign and bumper sticker!
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