Bennett Comes in Third
Incumbent Sen. Bob Bennett came in third place in a straw poll held at the Utah County Republican Party picnic over the weekend, a possible ominous sign about his chances of getting the GOP nomination for his re-election bid next year.
Or, it could mean he just needs to get to work on ground-level campaigning to counter the antis at the neighborhood caucuses next spring where the convention delegates will be decided.
The unscientific straw poll among the party loyalists in Utah County resulted in Attorney General Mark Shurtleff getting 42 percent, Cherilyn Eagar getting 32 percent and Bennett getting 26 percent.
Bennett has been under heavy attack among the ultra conservatives of the party who believe he has been part of the big-spending mentality in Washington. Utah County is one of the most conservative Republican conclaves in the state, so his poor showing in that straw poll doesn't necessarily demonstrate a problem for the three-term senator statewide.
Eagar, in a Facebook entry for her supporters, declared her second-place finish a great victory and a "miracle" since her two opponents have held public office for a number of years and have much better name I.D.
Cheers,
Paul Rolly
Or, it could mean he just needs to get to work on ground-level campaigning to counter the antis at the neighborhood caucuses next spring where the convention delegates will be decided.
The unscientific straw poll among the party loyalists in Utah County resulted in Attorney General Mark Shurtleff getting 42 percent, Cherilyn Eagar getting 32 percent and Bennett getting 26 percent.
Bennett has been under heavy attack among the ultra conservatives of the party who believe he has been part of the big-spending mentality in Washington. Utah County is one of the most conservative Republican conclaves in the state, so his poor showing in that straw poll doesn't necessarily demonstrate a problem for the three-term senator statewide.
Eagar, in a Facebook entry for her supporters, declared her second-place finish a great victory and a "miracle" since her two opponents have held public office for a number of years and have much better name I.D.
Cheers,
Paul Rolly
10:03 AM
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4 Comments:
Well that has to be music to Sam Granato's ears...
Sam Granato isn't running against anyone, he is running for us.
I look forward to a Sam Granato vs. Cherilyn Eagar race for US Senate next year.
It will be interesting to see how well she does against Granato (and Shurtleff and Williams) in the debate next week.
Unelectable Wing Nuts, Unite! (in Utah County)
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