Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Presumably after ingesting too much NyQuil, Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. hired Rep. Jeff Alexander, the crankiest lawmaker on the Hill (and that's saying something) to be the face of Utah economic growth.

Because we want to do our bit for Utah's future, we are offering a prep session for El Jeffy.

Top 12 queries Alexander will have to handle as Utah's economic development ambassador:

-- Whadya mean we gotta close on Sundays?

-- Can you run this social club thing past us one more time?

-- So, Jeff, is education spending a top priority at the Legislature?

-- How is last place in student spending "not really as bad as it sounds?"

-- Explain again what's wrong with "government schools?"

-- Who'da thought the UEA is a al-Qaida cell?

-- Will my gay and lesbian employees feel welcome in Utah County?

-- And you're absolutely sure there isn't anywhere to locate my factory north of Point of the Mountain?

-- Mass transit involving hot-air balloons?

-- Why do we have to take a tax cut even if we don't want it?

-- Where did you say we could get a good deal on new business cards?

-- Do we still get those cool dashboard air fresheners that your predecessor promised?

-- Glen Warchol